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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
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.
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
(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?
"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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
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?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
(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?
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?
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
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
"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?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
(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 instruments in a hazardous location?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for resolving any disputes between employer and apprentice?
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
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?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
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?
What are the two types of magnet?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
(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?
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?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm and fuse only?
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 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?
Newton's second law is also known as?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?