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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
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?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
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?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(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 power circuits that are considered low energy?
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?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
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 relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ib" equipment can withstand?
(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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The supplier label:
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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?
(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?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
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 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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ia" equipment can withstand?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
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?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
"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?
"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?
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 metal conduit and cable tray?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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 a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
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
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
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 fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
(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?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
1 pound force is equal to
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
(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?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the Zero?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
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 R2?