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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
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?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
(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?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as Zone 2?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The basic unit of matter is called?
(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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
"_________ 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.
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the displacement of the car?
What is the SI unit of force?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
(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 the grounding circuits that are isolated?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
Newton's third law is also known as?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
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 minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
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?
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 R2?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
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?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
(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 circuits that are controlled remotely?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial relative temperature scale?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
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?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
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?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."