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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 transformer circuits for instruments?
Lenz Law states:
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most able to discharge loads at high rates for an extended period of time?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
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 "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
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?
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?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
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?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standard set for workers?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
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 decrease in resistive load?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
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 audible alarm only?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"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?
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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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?
"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?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(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?
(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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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 it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
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?
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."?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
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?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?