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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
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 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 "4 mm" refer to?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
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 many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Horizontal runs do not increase pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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 relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
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?
(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 1?
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"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
(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?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
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?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
(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 connected to a flange that was one-holed?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
Give the absolute pressure in a vessel given a vacuum gauge reading of 5.3 inches of Hg and a local barometric reading of 43.5 inches of Hg.
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
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
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
What is the density of water?
(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 circuits that are isolated?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
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?
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?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
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?
Purging is an effective means of reducing the potential hazards of an enclosure. Which of the answers below best describes the type of pressure produced in the enclosure by purging?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
(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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".