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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What type of flux is generally used the most in electronic soldering?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
(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?
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
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?
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?
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?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
"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?
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 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?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
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 blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
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
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(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??
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
"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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
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?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(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?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
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?
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 "ia" equipment can withstand?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
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 "SS" refer to?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
(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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
(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 employers?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 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?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
(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 conductor type and use?