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For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
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?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
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?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
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?"
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
(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?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
(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?
(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?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
65% of 765 is equal to?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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?
What is the density of water?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules."?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
60% of 54 is what?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
(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?
(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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
(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?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
(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 suppliers?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A per unit volume of free electrons that is _______, offers ______ resistance to current"
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
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?
(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 installation of an electrical communication system?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?