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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
1 pound mass is equal to?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 "SS" refer to?
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 a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
(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 instruments in a hazardous location?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
(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?
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?
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm and fuse only?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
"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?
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?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
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?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
(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 tubing to piping?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
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 1000 hours a year?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
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?
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?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation