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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced a it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
"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?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
(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 tube to tube?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
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?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R1?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
(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?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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."?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?
(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?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
101.325 kPa is equal to?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(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?
(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?
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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
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?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
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.
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
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 elevators used by the public?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
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?
(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?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
"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?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
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?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
The equation to calculate density is?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
"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?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.