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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
If it were necessary to operate an 50-300 kPa valve actuator, but you had a 20-80 kPa control signal, the relay used would be?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
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."?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm only?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
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
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
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.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
(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?
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?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
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?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
(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 3 tubes together?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
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?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
Solve for the missing angle.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
(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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
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?
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?
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
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
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?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(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 suppliers?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Ohm's law states that:
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
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the final velocity of the car?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
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?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
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?
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?
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
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 resistance to an open circuit?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
(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 4 tubes together?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
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?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?