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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
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?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
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"?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
(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 maintenance of instruments in hazardous locations of instruments?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
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.
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
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?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
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?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
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 R2?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
(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?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
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 gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules."?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
Newton's first law is also known as?
(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?
(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 less that 50V circuits?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"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?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
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?
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?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA