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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
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?
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?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
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?
(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?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
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?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
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?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
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 many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
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."?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
The equation to calculate density is?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
What is the smallest charged particle?
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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.
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?
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Lenz Law states:
"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?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 is contained in the tan
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms 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?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
What are the two types of magnet?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the USCS approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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 "4 mm" refer to?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
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 several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the letter "C" in the picture below?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?