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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."?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
What is the smallest charged particle?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
(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?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
The equation to calculate density is?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.02 m².
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
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"?
"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?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Faraday's law of induction states:
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
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?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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?
(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 instruments in a hazardous location?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
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?
(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 an electrical communication system?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that conditions signals received or transmitted to a hazardous area
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?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
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?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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?
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?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
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?
The basic unit of matter is called?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
"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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?