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(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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 R2?
If it were necessary to operate an 50-300 kPa valve actuator, but you had a 20-80 kPa control signal, the relay used would be?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
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
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
"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?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
(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 workers?
(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?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," 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?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
"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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
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?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
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?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
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?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?
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?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
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?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
"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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
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
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
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?
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?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
(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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
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?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm only?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
What is the basic unit of matter?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
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?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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?
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?