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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
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?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
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?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
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?
(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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
14.696 psia is equal to?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
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.
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
(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 larger one in a simple circuit?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
Soldering is a common method of joining metals. To be effective the which of the items below must have a lower melting point than the parent metals?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
State the number 7.428 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?
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?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.78 is contained in the tank
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
Purging is an effective means of reducing the potential hazards of an enclosure. Which of the answers below best describes the type of pressure produced in the enclosure by purging?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
(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 employers?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
(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?
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?
(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?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
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 many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
What percentage of 35 is 21?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
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?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
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?
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 R3?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
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?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?