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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
"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?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
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?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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?
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?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
(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.
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
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 pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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
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 is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(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?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
The supplier label:
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
(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 cathodic protection?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
"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?
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 "C" in the picture below?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Newton's first law is also known as?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
(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?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
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?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an decrease in resistive load?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?