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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
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?
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
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?
(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?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
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
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
What are the two types of magnet?
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
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 transporting workers?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
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?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
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?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
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?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
"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?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
What is the basic unit of matter?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
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?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
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?
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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure visual indicator only?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
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 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 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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Gauge pressure is?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting tube to tube?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 2 to non-hazardous?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?