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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
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?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
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?
(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?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the short circuit current?
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?
Newton's second law is also known as?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
(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 a it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
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?
(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?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
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?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an air core is less preferable than an iron one.
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
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?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
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
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
(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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
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?
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
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
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?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
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 general purpose?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(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?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
(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?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
(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 conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
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?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
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?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
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 is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?
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.
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?
(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?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
(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?
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure increase?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?