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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?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
(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?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
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?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
(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?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
(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 smaller one in a simple circuit?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps 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 "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
(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?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
What is the density of water?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
What is the basic unit of matter?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
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 "SS" refer to?
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?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
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, fuse and an interlock?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
(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?
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?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
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?
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 "A electrical and thermal energy limiting method brings both normal operation and fault conditions to safe levels."?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
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?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
"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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B