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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
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?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
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 the grounding of less that 50V circuits?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(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 larger one in a simple circuit?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
(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?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
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?
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
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?
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?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
"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?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
(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?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
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.
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
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 following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
(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 require constant replacement?
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?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values
Solve for the hypotenuse.
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
Newton's second law is also known as?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
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?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
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?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
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) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?