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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
The equation to calculate density is?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
Gauge pressure is?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
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?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
What is the smallest charged particle?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
The basic unit of matter is called?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
Newton's second law is also known as?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
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?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
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?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
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.
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
(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?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
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?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
Lenz Law states:
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?