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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
(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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for suppliers?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
"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?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ia" equipment can withstand?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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 voltage delivered to the field device?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
(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 be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the Zero?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would move as the direct result of the rotation of the torque shaft?
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?
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?