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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
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.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
(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?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
60% of 54 is what?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 2 to non-hazardous?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
What is the purpose of the PTC switch in a lithium battery?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms 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?
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?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
(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?
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."
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
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.
(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?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
(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 conductor type and use?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for transporting workers?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
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?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
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?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
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?
(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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?