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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
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?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
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."
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
(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?
The basic unit of matter is called?
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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
(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?
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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
"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?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current 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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
The equation to calculate density is?
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?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
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?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
Solve for the missing side.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
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?
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
(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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
(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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
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 those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
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?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
(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 standard set for workers?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
(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?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "C"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
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?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
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?