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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
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?
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?
(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 it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
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 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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 answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as 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 smallest diameter of the thread?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
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 solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
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?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
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."?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line current to an open circuit?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm, fuse and an interlock?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Give the absolute pressure in a vessel given a vacuum gauge reading of 5.3 inches of Hg and a local barometric reading of 43.5 inches of Hg.
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?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
Newton's first law is also known as?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
(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?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
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?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
(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 many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
(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??
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
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?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
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?
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?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
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.
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
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?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
(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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
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 advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
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
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?