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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
"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 the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
(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?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
(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?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R3?
Newton's third law is also known as?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
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 pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
(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 3 tubes together?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
(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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
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.
101.325 kPa is equal to?
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."?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
What percentage of 35 is 21?
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?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 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 0.09 m^2
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
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?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
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?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
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?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
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 "SS" refer to?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
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?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
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?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
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 maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
(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 be connected to a flange that was one-holed?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
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.
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
(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?
Solve for the missing side.
(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?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
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?
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?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
(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 it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
Gauge pressure is?
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?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
"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?