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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 "A" in the picture below?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
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?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "SS" refer to?
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 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(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??
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
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?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
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 several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
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?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
(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?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A per unit volume of free electrons that is _______, offers ______ resistance to current"
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would use materials that were resistant to corrosion in it's construction?
(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?
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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 decrease in resistive load?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
(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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(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 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
(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 employers?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
If it were necessary to operate an 50-300 kPa valve actuator, but you had a 20-80 kPa control signal, the relay used would be?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
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?
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 R1?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
"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 a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen position adjustment/verification be?
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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.
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
(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?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?
"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?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
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.
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?