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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"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?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R2?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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 3 tubes together?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
(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?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate across an orifice plate?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
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?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for resolving any disputes between employer and apprentice?
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?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
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?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
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?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
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
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
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 heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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 "SS" refer to?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
(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?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
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?
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 different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?