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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups 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 resistance to an open circuit?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
(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?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
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?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
(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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
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 number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the 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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
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?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(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?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
What is the SI unit of pressure?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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."?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
"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?
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"?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(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 installation of instruments in a hazardous location?
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?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
(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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
"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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.78 is contained in the tank
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
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.
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?