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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
(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 2?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
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?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
Purging is an effective means of reducing the potential hazards of an enclosure. Which of the answers below best describes the type of pressure produced in the enclosure by purging?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
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."?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that conditions signals received or transmitted to a hazardous area
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
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??
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
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?
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?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
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 cable tray and metal conduit?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
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?
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?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
(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?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
(310105i) Physics has may "laws" that can be applied in industry. Which of the "laws" below would relate best to the strain of a material is proportional to the stress applied
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
14.696 psia is equal to?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
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?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the average velocity of the car?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
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 maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
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?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
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?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
"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?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?