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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
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?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the greatest capacitance?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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 decrease?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(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?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
(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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
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 "A" in the picture below?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "i" equipment can withstand?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(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?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
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?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
(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?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
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
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
A 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(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 2?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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??
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
(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 through the side wall of an enclosure?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
(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 standards set for employers?
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
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
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
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?
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.
(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"?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?