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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
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
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?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ 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 Class 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
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.
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
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?
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?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
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 2 to non-hazardous?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
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?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 R1?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
(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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
(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?
(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 tubing to piping?
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?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a scotch yoke actuator use for operation?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm, fuse and an interlock?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
(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?