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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
What is the SI unit of force?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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
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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
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?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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"
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
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?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
(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?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
(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?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
(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?
(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?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
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?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
(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?
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 numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
(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??
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
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?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
1 pound force is equal to
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
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?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
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"?