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There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
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?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
(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?
Faraday's law of induction states:
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?
(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?
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?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
"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?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
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
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?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
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?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
(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 WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
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 voltage delivered to the field device?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
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?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most able to discharge loads at high rates for an extended period of time?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
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?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
"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?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting through the side wall of an enclosure?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
(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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
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?
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?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
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
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
"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?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
"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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?