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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
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?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
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
"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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
Newton's second law is also known as?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
(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 the installation of an electrical communication system?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
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 displacement of the car?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
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
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
60% of 54 is what?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
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??
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
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?
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 average velocity of the car?
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.
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 "SS" refer to?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
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?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting through the side wall of an enclosure?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
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?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 3 tubes together?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 4 tubes together?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most able to discharge loads at high rates for an extended period of time?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
Factors affecting induced voltage include: