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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
(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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
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?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
(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 government agencies?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the displacement of the car?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
What percentage of 35 is 21?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
"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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 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?
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 minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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 terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the letter "A" in the picture below?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
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 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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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 "ib" equipment can withstand?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
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?