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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
What is the purpose of the PTC switch in a lithium battery?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
65% of 765 is equal to?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
(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?
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?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
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?
What is the SI unit of force?
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
"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?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
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?
Determine the voltage V(ab) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 100k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
What is the basic unit of matter?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below is best described as a swift discharge of electric current between two objects with different charges and different numbers of electrons?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
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 pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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?
(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 grounding circuits that are isolated?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
A capacitor discharges it's voltage at a specific rate. How many tau are required for a capacitor to expend 99% of it's original voltage?
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
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?