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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
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Faraday's law of induction states:
"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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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
Solve for the hypotenuse.
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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 a it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
(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?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
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.
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
(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 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
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?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
What is the basic unit of matter?
(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?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
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 and fuse only?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
"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?
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
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
Determine the voltage V(ab) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 100k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure increase?
(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?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.78 is contained in the tank
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
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?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
"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?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
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.
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
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?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
101.325 kPa is equal to?