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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 final velocity of the car?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
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?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
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"
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?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
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?
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?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
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?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
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?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
What type of flux is generally used the most in electronic soldering?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
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?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
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?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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 "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?