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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(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 tubing to piping?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
"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?
"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?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
(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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
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?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
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 voltage delivered to the field device?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
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?
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?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
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
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 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 0.45 is contained in the tank?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
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?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
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 "ia" equipment can withstand?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
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?
(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?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
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 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
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
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?