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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical 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."?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
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?
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?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
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
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
"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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
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.
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
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below is best described as a swift discharge of electric current between two objects with different charges and different numbers of electrons?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
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 largest diameter of the thread?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
(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??
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
"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?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
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 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
(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 an electrical communication system?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosure needs do be reduced from a Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
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 decrease in resistive load?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?