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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 a it with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
A capacitor discharges it's voltage at a specific rate. How many tau are required for a capacitor to expend 99% of it's original voltage?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
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?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(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 standard set for workers?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
(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 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
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?
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 increase in resistive load?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(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?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
"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?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
101.325 kPa is equal to?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
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?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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 3 tubes together?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
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?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Horizontal runs do not increase pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
(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?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
(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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 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 have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(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 battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
(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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
60% of 54 is what?
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?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?