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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Solve for the missing angle.
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
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?
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?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
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
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the voltage delivered to the field device?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
"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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps 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 the grounding circuits that are isolated?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
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 "SS" refer to?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
"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?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
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?
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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 "C" in the picture below?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
(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?
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?
(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 workers?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?