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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
Ohm's law states that:
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?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
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?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
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?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
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?
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
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
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 numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
"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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
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?
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 lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
65% of 765 is equal to?
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?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
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?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
Faraday's law of induction states:
(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?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(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??
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 maintenance of instruments in hazardous locations of instruments?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?