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(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents 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 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most able to discharge loads at high rates for an extended period of time?
(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?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(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 3 tubes together?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
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
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
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?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
What is the basic unit of matter?
(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?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
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 audible alarm, fuse and an interlock?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
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
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?
(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 resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
(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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
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 increase in resistive load?
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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
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
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?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
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
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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."
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
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 smallest diameter of the thread?