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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for suppliers?
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:
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
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 a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
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?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
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?
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.
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?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
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?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
(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 Class 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
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."
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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.
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
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?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
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?
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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to an explosion-proof enclosure?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
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?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
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?
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?
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.
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?