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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
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?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What is the smallest charged particle?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
(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?
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
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?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
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 inside the magnet?
(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 _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
(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?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
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 R1?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
(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?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
60% of 54 is what?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
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?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
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.
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 rigging in general?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?
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?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
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.
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
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?
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
(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?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
"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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
(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 3 tubes together?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
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?
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?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
"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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
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 many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
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?