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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
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 "C" in the picture below?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
The equation to calculate density is?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
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
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
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?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced a resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
"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?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
(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 of less that 50V circuits?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
What percentage of 35 is 21?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
(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?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
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?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
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 Zone 2?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
(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?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
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?
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?