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Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(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?
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 voltage across each resistor?
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
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
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 "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
"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?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
(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?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
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 largest diameter of the thread?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
(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 offset and one pipe connector?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen position adjustment/verification be?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
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?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
(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?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
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?
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?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
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?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
(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?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run cable to location?
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?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 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 0.45 is contained in the tank?
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.
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 Class 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be connected to a flange that was one-holed?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
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 transporting workers?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
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?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
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 a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.