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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
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 0-9 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
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 1000 hours a year?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
(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?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
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 metal conduit and cable tray?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
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?
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?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
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
What type of flux is generally used the most in electronic soldering?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
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?
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?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
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?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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 as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
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 cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
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
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
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?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
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 "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to an explosion-proof enclosure?
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.