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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
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
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 different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(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?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
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?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
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?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
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?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
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?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
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
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
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?
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?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
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?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the short circuit current?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
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?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
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?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general