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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
(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 it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
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?
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?
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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 version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
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?
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?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
(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?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
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.
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
(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 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(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?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below is best described as a swift discharge of electric current between two objects with different charges and different numbers of electrons?
(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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Horizontal runs do not increase pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
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 inside the magnet?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
1 pound force is equal to
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
"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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?