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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "⅜" refer to?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
14.696 psia is equal to?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
(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 tube to tube?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
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."
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
(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?
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?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
60% of 54 is what?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
(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 government agencies?
Newton's second law is also known as?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure decrease?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
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?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
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 "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
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?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
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?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
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?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
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."
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the average velocity of the car?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
(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?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
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?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
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?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run cable to location?
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.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would use materials that were resistant to corrosion in it's construction?