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Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
(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 employers?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
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?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
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?
(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?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
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?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
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 "4 mm" refer to?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
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.
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
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
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
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?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
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 visual indicator only?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
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?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
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 displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
"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, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
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?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
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?
(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?
(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 an electrical communication system?
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?
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?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
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 types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
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?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
(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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?