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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
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?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
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 "i" equipment can withstand?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
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 making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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?
(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 grounding circuits that are isolated?
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?
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?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
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?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
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 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 "⅜" refer to?
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?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
(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 government agencies?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
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?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
(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 employers?
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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 result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R1?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
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
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
There are some troubleshooting issues that can arise while soldering. Which of the issues below would be best described as a heat transfer loss from the soldering tip?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
Gauge pressure is?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate across an orifice plate?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
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?
(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 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
The equation to calculate density is?
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
(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?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
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"
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?