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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
(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 government agencies?
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 decrease in resistive load?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
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
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
(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?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
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?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
(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??
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
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.
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
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?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
65% of 765 is equal to?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
(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 connecting through the side wall of an enclosure?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
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?
1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
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?
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
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 transporting workers?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical term?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
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?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
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?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
(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 workers?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
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?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
(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?
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
(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"?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.