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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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 different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
(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 circuits that are controlled remotely?
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?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
What is the basic unit of matter?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
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?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
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?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
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 a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
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.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
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?
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?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
"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?
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?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Newton's second law is also known as?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?