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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure increase?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
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?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What percentage of 35 is 21?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
"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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the final velocity of the car?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
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).
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Solve for the missing angle.
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
(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 these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
Newton's third law is also known as?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure decrease?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
What are the two types of magnet?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
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?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
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?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
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
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Ohm's law states that:
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?