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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
(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?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
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?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
(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 installation of cathodic protection?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
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?
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?
(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?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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?
(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 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
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 fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
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?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
The MSDS for each controlled product must 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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
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?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
(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 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
"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?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
(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?
(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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?