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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
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.
(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 workers?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
What is the basic unit of matter?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the 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).
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
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?
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?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
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
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
14.696 psia is equal to?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
(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.
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
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?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
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?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
(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 Class 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
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."?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms 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?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
What is the SI unit of force?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured 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 absorbed by R1?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosure needs do be reduced from a Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
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?
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
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
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
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?
(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??
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
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?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?