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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 is contained in the tan
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
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?
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
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 "SS" refer to?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
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?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
What is the gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
(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?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
(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?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
(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 components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
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?
(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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
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?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
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.
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
The basic unit of matter is called?
"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?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
(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?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
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?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
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."?
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:
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?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
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."
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
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 blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
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?
Solve for the hypotenuse.