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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
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?
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?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
1 pound mass is equal to?
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 displacement of the car?
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?
"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?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
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?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
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?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
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 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?
"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?
(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?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
(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??
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
(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??
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?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
(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 Class 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
1 pound force is equal to
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?
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?
(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??
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
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?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
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.
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"