Advance your career with help from our practice exams

Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

A randomized 100 question test from a pool of 1236 questions, good luck!

(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
The supplier label:
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
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."?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
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.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that conditions signals received or transmitted to a hazardous area
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(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?
(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 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?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
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?
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?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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 many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
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?
(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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
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?
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?
Ohm's law states that:
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most able to discharge loads at high rates for an extended period of time?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
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?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
65% of 765 is equal to?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
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?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
Newton's first law is also known as?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
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?
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 electrical and thermal energy limiting method brings both normal operation and fault conditions to safe levels."?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
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?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an air core is less preferable than an iron one.
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."?