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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
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 1 to non-hazardous?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
What is the density of water?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
Solve for the missing angle.
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to the installation of cathodic protection?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
(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?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
A capacitor discharges it's voltage at a specific rate. How many tau are required for a capacitor to expend 99% of it's original voltage?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
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
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below 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.
(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?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to Class 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
"A pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid," is a description of which principle?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?
Faraday's law of induction states:
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 "⅜" refer to?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
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 rigging in general?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
60% of 54 is what?
(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?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values
"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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(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?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
(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??
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?