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There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
(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?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
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 different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
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?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
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 "0.036" refer to?
"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?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
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 this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
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?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
(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?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
(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?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
(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 4 tubes together?
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?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.78 is contained in the tank
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
(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?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
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?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
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?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run cable to location?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 is contained in the tan
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
(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?
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?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings