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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"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 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) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
"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?
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?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
(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 installation of instruments in a hazardous location?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
(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 it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
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?
Gauge pressure is?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
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?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for transporting workers?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
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?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
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 4 tubes together?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
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?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
"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 change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
Give the absolute pressure in a vessel given a vacuum gauge reading of 5.3 inches of Hg and a local barometric reading of 43.5 inches of Hg.
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(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 employers?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
State the number 23.569 x 10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
1 pound force is equal to
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
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?
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?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
65% of 765 is equal to?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?