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Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
Solve for the missing angle.
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to the installation of instruments in a hazardous location?
Newton's first law is also known as?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
1 pound force is equal to
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the letter "C" in the picture below?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced a resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the current?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction inside the magnet?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to Class 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?