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(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 standard set for workers?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
(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?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an air core is less preferable than an iron one.
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
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 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?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
(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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers 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?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
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?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
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?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
(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?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
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?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
(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 grounding of transformer circuits for instruments?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
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?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
What is the density of water?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
(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?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
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?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
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?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
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?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
(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?