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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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?
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?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
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?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
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 is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
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?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
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"
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
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
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
The basic unit of matter is called?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
Lenz Law states:
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
(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 cathodic protection?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
"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?
(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?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the short circuit current?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(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?
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 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?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for workers?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
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?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
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?
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?
What type of flux is generally used the most in electronic soldering?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
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?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
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?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
"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?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
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 final velocity of the car?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?