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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
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?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
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?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
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?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "i" equipment can withstand?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
"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 many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
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?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
(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.
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 short circuit current?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would use materials that were resistant to corrosion in it's construction?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
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?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosure needs do be reduced from a Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
"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?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
Ohm's law states that:
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
(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?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
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
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
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?