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The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(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 several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 3 tubes together?
(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?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
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 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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"?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
Newton's first law is also known as?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
1 pound force is equal to
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting through the side wall of an enclosure?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
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?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
(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 installation of an electrical communication system?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line current to an open circuit?
(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?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
(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?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
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?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
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?
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
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.
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.
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
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 visual indicator only?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?