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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
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 "ia" equipment can withstand?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
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 a physical barrier between two flanges of sufficient diameter to fill the entire diameter of the pipe to prevent the passing of material beyond that point?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(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 "R"?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
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 "A" in the picture below?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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 "ib" equipment can withstand?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
60% of 54 is what?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
(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?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
(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?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "SS" refer to?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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 taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
(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?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
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.
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
What is the SI unit of force?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
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?
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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Gauge pressure is?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
(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?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R2?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
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 short circuit current?