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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
(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?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
Faraday's law of induction states:
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
"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?
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 "SS" refer to?
What is the gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
The basic unit of matter is called?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Gauge pressure is?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
1 pound force is equal to
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"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?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
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?
(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?
(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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
"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?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
"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?
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
(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??
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
(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 many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
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?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
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?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line current to an open circuit?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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 a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
Ohm's law states that:
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
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?