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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 workers rights and responsibilities?
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?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured 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 "4 mm" refer to?
60% of 54 is what?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
(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"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
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?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
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?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
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?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
(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 industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
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."?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(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??
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
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 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
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.
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
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 short circuit current?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
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?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
(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 in line and one pipe connector?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
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?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
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?
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?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?