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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ia" equipment can withstand?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R2?
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
(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 in line and one pipe connector?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
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?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.85 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 18 psig in the relay output occurs.
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
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
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
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?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
(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?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
(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?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
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?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
(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?
(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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
The equation to calculate density is?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
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 maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
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?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture 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?
"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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
Newton's second law is also known as?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
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 explosion-proof enclosure?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?