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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
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?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
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?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
"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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect 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 moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
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"?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
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?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
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."
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
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 final velocity of the car?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
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?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for rigging in general?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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 through the side wall of an enclosure?
1 pound mass is equal to?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
(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?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
What is the density of water?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
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 displacement of the car?
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 "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be connected to a flange that was one-holed?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
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?
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?