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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for resolving any disputes between employer and apprentice?
What is the smallest charged particle?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
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."?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
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?
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."?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
(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 in line and one pipe connector?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules."?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
(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?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
(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 two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
(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?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
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?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
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
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Newton's first law is also known as?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
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."
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
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 and fuse only?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
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?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?