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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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 larger OD tube to a smaller OD tube?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(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 less that 50V circuits?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
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?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
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?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
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?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
(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 the SI system, the unit for time is?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
What percentage of 35 is 21?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
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?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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 R3?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure decrease?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
(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 standards set for employers?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
(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?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
(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?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 2 to non-hazardous?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(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?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?