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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", 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?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
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
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
The basic unit of matter 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?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
What are the two types of magnet?
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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
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?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
"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?
"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?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Newton's second law is also known as?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
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.
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(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 fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
(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?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
(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?
(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 suppliers?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
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 elevators used by the public?
(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 3 tubes together?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(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 several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
What is the basic unit of matter?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
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?
(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?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
(310105i) Physics has may "laws" that can be applied in industry. Which of the "laws" below would relate best to the strain of a material is proportional to the stress applied
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
(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"?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
(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?