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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
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?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "⅜" refer to?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
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
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
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 decrease?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
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?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
65% of 765 is equal to?
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
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier between two flanges of sufficient diameter to fill the entire diameter of the pipe to prevent the passing of material beyond that point?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
(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 government agencies?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
(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 connecting 4 tubes together?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
(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 connecting larger OD tube to a smaller OD tube?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
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?
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?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
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?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
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 current?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
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?
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 the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
(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?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
There are several different types of drills tools used in industry. Which of the drills below would be best used for exacting work, hole no bigger than a ½" in diameter?