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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
What is the gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
Gauge pressure is?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules."?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
1 pound force is equal to
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
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?
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 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?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
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?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
What is the smallest charged particle?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
"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?
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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
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 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.02 m².
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
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?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
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?
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
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
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
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?
(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?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
(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?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of 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?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
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?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
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?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
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?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?