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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
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?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
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?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
Faraday's law of induction states:
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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
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
(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?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific 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?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
"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?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
(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?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
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
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
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?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
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?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
(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.
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
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 current?
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?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
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 blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?