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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
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 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
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?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
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?
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?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
65% of 765 is equal to?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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 figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R3?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
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, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
(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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
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?
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.
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
What is the density of water?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R1?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the 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??
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
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?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
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 letter "A" in the picture below?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
(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 many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
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.
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
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?
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