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(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?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
(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?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
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 a Class I, Zone 2?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
(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 power circuits that are considered low energy?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
The equation to calculate density is?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
1 pound force is equal to
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
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?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
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?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
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?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the answers below would best describe the "³⁄₁₆" in the bolt designation ³⁄₁₆-12 UNF x 6?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
Newton's first law is also known as?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a 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 "PV=ZnRT"?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(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?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate across an orifice plate?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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 maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
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?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
(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?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
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?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Faraday's law of induction states:
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
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?
(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??