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(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?
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?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
(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 Class 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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?
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?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "⅜" refer to?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
What are the two types of magnet?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?
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?
"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?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
65% of 765 is equal to?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "C"?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
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?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
(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?
(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?
1 pound mass is equal to?
(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?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
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?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
(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 Class 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
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?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
(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?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
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?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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 transporting workers?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
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
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?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?