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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
If a tool increases from $43 to $76, what is the percentage increase?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
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?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
(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?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the short circuit current?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
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."?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
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?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
Which type of valve is pictured 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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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:
"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?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
(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?
"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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
(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 resistor with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
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?
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?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would move as the direct result of the rotation of the torque shaft?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
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?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
(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?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
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?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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.
What is the SI unit of pressure?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
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?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R3?
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?
Solve for the missing angle.
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
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?
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 non-hazardous?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Convert 4 ⅞ to an improper fraction.
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
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?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
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?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
The basic unit of matter is called?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.