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(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
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?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
(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 conductor type and use?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
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?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
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?
(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?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
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."
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
(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?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
(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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
(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 4 tubes together?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
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?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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 R1?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a scotch yoke actuator use for operation?
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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
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?
(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?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
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
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
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 at the open end of a process pipe?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2