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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(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 transformer circuits for instruments?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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 2 to non-hazardous?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
(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 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
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?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 3 tubes together?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
Lenz Law states:
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 4 tubes together?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate across an orifice plate?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
"A pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid," is a description of which principle?
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
The supplier label:
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(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??
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?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
(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?
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?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the
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."?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?