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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 visual indicator only?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would use materials that were resistant to corrosion in it's construction?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "i" equipment can withstand?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
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?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
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?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
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).
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
"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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
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?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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?
What is the density of water?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
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?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
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 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 inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
(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?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
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?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
"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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 is contained in the tan
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line current to an open circuit?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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 an explosion-proof enclosure?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
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
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
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?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
(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 instruments in a hazardous location?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
What is the smallest charged particle?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
(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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure increase?