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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(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 grounding of transformer circuits for instruments?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?
Solve for the missing side.
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."?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
(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?
(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 conductor type and use?
There are several different types of drills tools used in industry. Which of the drills below would be best used for exacting work, hole no bigger than a ½" in diameter?
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 resistance to an open circuit?
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.
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Newton's first law is also known as?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
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?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
There are some troubleshooting issues that can arise while soldering. Which of the issues below would be best described as a heat transfer loss from the soldering tip?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
(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?
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 "SS" refer to?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
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?
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
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?
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?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
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?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
(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?
(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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
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?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
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?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
(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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
(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?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
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?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
746 Watts is equal to which of the terms below?
(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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?