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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
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
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
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
What percentage of 35 is 21?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.85 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 18 psig in the relay output occurs.
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
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 WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
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.
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
(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 resistor with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(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?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
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?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(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 conductor type and use?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
(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?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
(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?
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?
(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?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
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?
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 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
"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?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
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?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
(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?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?