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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
(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?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
"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?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
Newton's first law is also known as?
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?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
"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?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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 only?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
(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 employers?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
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?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
(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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
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?
(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?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
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 "ib" equipment can withstand?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
(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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
1 pound mass is equal to?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
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?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the final velocity of the car?
(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 suppliers?
"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?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
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?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
(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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?