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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Lenz Law states:
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
(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 government agencies?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
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 organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the final velocity of the car?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
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?
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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
(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?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
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.
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
"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?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
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.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
(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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
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?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
(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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
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?