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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
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?
If it were necessary to operate an 50-300 kPa valve actuator, but you had a 20-80 kPa control signal, the relay used would be?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
The equation to calculate density is?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
(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?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
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?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as Zone 2?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
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?
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
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
(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?
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?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
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 elevators used by the public?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
"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?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
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 cable tray and metal conduit?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.