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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
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?
What are the two types of magnet?
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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
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?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the 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
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
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?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" 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?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
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?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
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?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(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?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
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.
(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 resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
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 metal conduit and cable tray?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
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
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Horizontal runs do not increase pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
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 pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
(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?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
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?
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 only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
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?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?