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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
(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?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
Newton's third law is also known as?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
"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?
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?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
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?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
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 is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
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?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
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?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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?
(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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
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.
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
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?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
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?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
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?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
(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?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
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 flame-proof enclosure?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
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
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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen position adjustment/verification be?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?