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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.02 m².
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
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
(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?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
"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?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
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 several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
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
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
(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?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
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?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
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?
(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?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
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.
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
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?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
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
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
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."?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
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?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
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 R3?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
(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 larger OD tube to a smaller OD tube?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical 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 Class 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
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?
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?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
Ohm's law states that:
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi