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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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 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?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
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?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
(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?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
Gauge pressure is?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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 grounding of less that 50V circuits?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
(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 several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
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.
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
Which type of valve is pictured below?
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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
What is the density of water?
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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
65% of 765 is equal to?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
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 audible alarm and fuse only?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical 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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.02 m².
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
"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?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?