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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
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.
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
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
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
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?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
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?
(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"?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
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?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
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?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
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
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
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
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
(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 government agencies?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
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
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an air core is less preferable than an iron one.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
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?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
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?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
(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 different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
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?
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?
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?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
1 pound mass is equal to?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.