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(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 tubing to piping?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
(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?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
(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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
What is the density of water?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
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 elevators used by the public?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
Faraday's law of induction states:
(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?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
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 "⅜" refer to?
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
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
(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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
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?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
"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?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"A pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid," is a description of which principle?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
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?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
"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?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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 prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
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?
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
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).
"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?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
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 several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?