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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
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?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
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 decrease in resistive load?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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?
(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 offset and one pipe connector?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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."?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
(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 maintenance of instruments in hazardous locations of instruments?
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?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
(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?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
(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?
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 current to an open circuit?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for transporting workers?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
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?
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
"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?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 of less that 50V circuits?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
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?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
Faraday's law of induction states:
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
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).
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A per unit volume of free electrons that is _______, offers ______ resistance to current"
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 numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
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?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?