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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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.
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
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?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
(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??
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
The equation to calculate density is?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
The best description for "Angularity 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 use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
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 current?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering 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?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
(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?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
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?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced a resistor with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
(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?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
Newton's second law is also known as?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
14.696 psia is equal to?
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?
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?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
(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 offset and one pipe connector?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
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?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
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?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
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?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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?
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.