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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
(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 Class 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
Newton's third law is also known as?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
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
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
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?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
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?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
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
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
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
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
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?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a 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 grounding of transformer circuits for instruments?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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 subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for resolving any disputes between employer and apprentice?
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?
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?
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?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm, fuse and an interlock?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
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?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
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 a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Lenz Law states:
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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?
(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 conductor type and use?
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?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?