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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
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?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
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?
What is the density of water?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
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 current?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
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 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
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"?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
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?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with 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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
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?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
(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?
(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 workers?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(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 it with a smaller one in a simple 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?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
(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 be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
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 average velocity of the car?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 conductor type and use?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
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?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
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?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
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?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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 elevators used by the public?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?