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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Solve for the hypotenuse.
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
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?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
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?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
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?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
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 main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
(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?
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
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?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
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 the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
(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?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
"A pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid," is a description of which principle?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
(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?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
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?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
(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 suppliers?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
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 common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
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
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
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?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
(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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
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?
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?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
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?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
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 "0.036" refer to?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
(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 standard set for workers?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a scotch yoke actuator use for operation?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?