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1
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HART communicators require a minimum of _____ ohms of loop resistance and a maximum of _____ ohms for proper communications with a SMART instrument.

A. 50, 250 Ohms
B. 250, 1100 Ohms
C. 250, 1400 Ohms
D. 250, 500 Ohms

A

B. 250, 1100 Ohms

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The standard acceleration due to gravity or the earth average is approximately?

A. 19.807 Meters per second squared
B. 14.7 Meters per second squared
C. 9.807 Meters per second squared
D. .9807 Meters per second squared

A

C. 9.807 Meters per second squared

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3
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The third time constant in a process reaction curve is equal to approximatly what percent of the total change?

A. 95%
B. 63%
C. 86%
D. 99%

A

A. 95%

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4
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Which type of temperature element is self-powered?

A. Platinum RTD
B. Thermistor
C. Thermocouple
D Copper RTD

A

C. Thermocouple

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5
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What instrument would be used to mesure the angular velocity or shaft speed of a motor?

A. Function generator
B. Oscilloscope
C. Tachometer
D. Accelerometer

A

C. Tachometer

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6
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1 Bar is equal to approximately what pressure in psig?

A. 14.7 psig
B. 0 psig
C. 14.5 psig
D. 30 psig

A

C. 14.5 psig

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7
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What test equipment would be needed to calibrate an electronic analog prerssure transmitter?

A. Pressure standard, current standard
B. Current standard, communicator
C. Pressure standard, analog voltmeter
D. Pressure standard

A

A. Pressure standard, current standard

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8
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What is the maximum recommended distance to transmit a 3 to 15 psi signal?

A. 50 feet
B. 200 feet
C. 1000 feet
D. 600 feet

A

B. 200 feet

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9
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What term is used to describe the condition where water can exist in liquid, vapor, and solid form?

A. Saturation Point
B. Triple Point
C. Double Point
D. Evaporation Point

A

B. Triple Point

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10
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Two types of conductivity probes are:

A. Capacitive, Reactive
B. Conductive, Inductive
C. Magnetic, Inductive
D. Capacitive, Inductive

A

B. Conductive, Inductive

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11
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If two resistors of equal value are connected in parallel, the total resistance is equal to:

A. two times one resistor
B. One half one resistor
C. Square root of both resistors
D. Square root of one resistor

A

B. One half one resistor

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12
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When referring to load cells or scales, what is the definition of the term “tare”?

A. Applying calibrated weights to the load cell or scale
B. Performing a zero adjustment with the load cell or scale loaded
C. Performing a zero adjustment with the load cell or scale unloaded
D. Performing a span adjustment on the load cell or scale

A

B. Performing a zero adjustment with the load cell or scale loaded

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13
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Which type of process cannot be measured with a magnetic flowmeter?

A. Liquid
B. Water
C. Steam
D. Salt water

A

C. Steam

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14
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Using ANSI/ISA standards, the positive wire of a “E” type thermocouple is:

A. White
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Violet

A

D. Violet

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15
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The permanent pressure loss of a venturi tube is typically _______ an orifice plate.

A. More than
B. The same as
C. Less than
D. Twice

A

C. Less than

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16
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Which gauge of wire has the largest diameter?

A. 16 AWG
B. 12 AWG
C. 14 AWG
D. 10 AWG

A

D. 10 AWG

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17
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What is the schedule number of a pipe?

A. The pipe inside diameter
B. The pipe outside diameter
C. The pipe wall thickness
D. The pipe lot number

A

C. The pipe wall thickness

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18
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A unit of measure for turbidity is:

A. Centipoise
B. NTU
C. Cubic feet per minute
D. Cycles per second

A

B. NTU

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19
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A dry block calibrator is used to perform which type of calibration?

A. Humidity
B. Dew point
C. Temperature
D Flow

A

C. Temperature

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20
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The atmospheric pressure in Denver, CO (Approximate elevation 5,130 Feet/1560 Meters) is typically _______ Boston, MA (Approximate elevation 19 Feet/5.8 Meters).

A. Equal to
B. Greater than
C. Less than
D. twice

A

C. Less than

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21
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Which temperature element has the greatest sensitivity?

A. Nickel RTD
B. Thermocouple
C. Iron RTD
D. Thermistor

A

D. Thermistor

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22
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Which 2 types of flowmeters have a K-Factor specification?

A. Magnetic, Turbine
B. Vortex, Magnetic
C. Turbine, Vortex
D. Ultrasonic, Thermal

A

C. Turbine, Vortex

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23
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Which type of NEMA enclosure is rated for INDOOR or OUTDOOR use in a Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, or D hazardous locations as defined in the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)?

A. Type 4X
B. Type 3S
C. Type 8
D. Type 6

A

C. Type 8

24
Q

What is the maximum recomended lenth of PROFIBUS DP copper network cable without repeaters?

A. 100 Meters
B. 1200 Meters
C. 500 Meters
D. 700 Meters

A

B. 1200 Meters

25
Q

Which standard applies to Electrical instruments in Hazardous locations?

A. ANSI/ISA 5.1-2009
B. ANSI/ISA 75.01
C. ANSI/ISA 7.3
D. ANSI/ISA 12.01.01-2013

A

D. ANSI/ISA 12.01.01-2013

26
Q

Which communication protocol does NOT use an all digital signal?

A. Fieldbus
B. Profibus-PA
C. HART
D. Profibus-DP

A

C. HART

27
Q

In which location is the boil point of water the lowest?

A. Mount Washington, NH (Approximate Elevation6288 Feet/1916 Meters)
B. Peter Sinks, UT (Approximate Elevation8100 Feet/2500 Meters)
C. Beech Mountain, NC (Approximate Elevation5506 Feet/1678 Meters)
D. Leadville, CO (Approximate Elevation 10151 Feet/3094 Meters)

A

D. Leadville, CO (Approximate Elevation 10151 Feet/3094 Meters)

28
Q

The absolute pressure scale references it zero pressure point to:

A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Sea Level
C. Washington, DC
D. A perfect vacuum

A

D. A perfect vacuum

29
Q

Which type of motor does not require a separate position transducer to determine motor position?

A. Squirrel Cage Motor
B. DC Motor
C. Stepper Motor
D. AC Motor

A

C. Stepper Motor

30
Q

Which type of level measurement instrument can be used to detect liquid level interfaces?

A. Capacitance
B. Ultra Sonic
C. Guided Way Radar
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

31
Q

The definition “A device that is used to connect separate but related networks together or divide a larger network into two or more smaller networks” refers to:

A. Firewall
B. Gateway
C. Bridge
D. Hub

A

C. Bridge

32
Q

Which element is typically in contact with the process and thus usually receives the brunt of the wear and tear?

A. Measuring element
B. Primary element
C. Controlling element
D. Secondary element

A

B. Primary element

33
Q

The definition “A relay that can switch high-current loads that are normally greater than 10 Amps” refers to:

A. Solenoid
B. Triac
C. Contactor
D. Drive

A

C. Contactor

34
Q

Which flowmeter type has the best accuracy?

A. Magnetic
B. Target
C. Vortex
D. Coriolis

A

D. Coriolis

35
Q

An H1 network operates at a speed of:

A. 100 Mbits/s
B. 10 Mbits/s
C. 31.25 Kbit/s
D. 300 Kbit/s

A

C. 31.25 Kbit/s

36
Q

A flow transmitter has a K-Factor of 100 pulses per liter. What frequency in Hertz would you expect to measure when there are 80 LPM flowing through the meter?

A. 13.33 Hz
B. 100 Hz
C. 133.33 Hz
D. 0.8 Hz

A

C. 133.33 Hz

37
Q

Which NEC Article provides the code basic requirements for grounding electrical circuits and equipment?

A. NEC Article 300
B. NEC Article 450
C. NEC Article 250
D. NEC Article 200

A

C. NEC Article 250

38
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A 100 Ohm Platinum 2-Wire RTD has a sensitivity of 0.385 Ohms per Degree C. If the lead wire connecting the RTD to the temperature transmitter has 2.456 Ohms of lead wire resistance, how much error would the lead wire contribute?

A. 0.385 Degrees C
B. 6.379 Degrees C
C. 0.945 Degrees C
D. 0.000 Degrees C

A

B. 6.379 Degrees C

39
Q

If a critical instrument at a pharmaceutical manufacturer is found to be out of tolerance:

A. OSHA must be notified
B. A management of change must be initiated
C. A deviation must be initiated
D. The SOP must be revised

A

C. Adeviation must be initiated

40
Q

The conductivity cell constant:

A. Equals the Cell Length (cm)/Cell Area (cm squared)
B. Equals the Cell Area (cm squared)/Cell Length (cm)
C. Equals twice the Cell Area (cm squared)
D. Equals the Cell Length (cm) plus Cell Area (cm squared)

A

A. Equals the Cell Length (cm)/Cell Area (cm squared)

41
Q

The formula to calculate watts is:

A. P=I/V
B. P=V x I
C. P=V/I
D. P=I x R x R

A

B. P=V x I

42
Q

The statement “Either or but never both” refers to:

A. NOR Logic Gate
B. OR Logic Gate
C. Inverter Logic Gate
D. XOR Logic Gate

A

D. XOR Logic Gate

43
Q

According to ANSI/FCI 70-2 and IEC 60534-4 Standard, which Control Valve Seat Leakage Class provides the tightest shut-off?

A. Class V
B. Class III
C. Class IV
D. Class II

A

A. Class V

44
Q

What is the formula for Boyle’s Law?

A. P1+V1=P2+V2
B. P=F/A
C. P1xV1=P2xV2
D. P1/T1=P2/T2

A

C. P1xV1=P2xV2

45
Q

If a process stream has Reynolds Number of 4,100 what type of flow pattern is this?

A. Laminar
B. Transitional
C. Non-Transitional
D. Turbulent

A

D. Turbulent

46
Q

Which thermocouple type would be selected to measure a process temperature of 1000 degrees C?

A. Type “T”
B. Type “J”
C. Type “K”
D. Type “E”

A

C. Type “K”

47
Q

A device that converts a Direct current into an Alternating current is a:

A. Rectifier
B. Inverter
C. Diode
D. Wheatstone Bridge

A

B. Inverter

48
Q

To accurately measure gas flow with an orifice plate the _______ of the gas should be known.

A. K-Compressibility Factor
B. Z-Compressibility Factor
C. C-Compressibility Factor
D. X-Compressibility Factor

A

B. Z-Compressibility Factor

49
Q

Article ______ of the National Electrical Code defines explosion proof apparatus.

A. 200
B. 300
C. 100
D. 500

A

C. 100

50
Q

Personnel Oxygen Depletion alarms are typically set for:

A. 19.5% Oxygen
B. 20.9% Oxygen
C. 18.5% Oxygen
D. 23.5% Oxygen

A

A. 19.5% Oxygen

51
Q

Which type of Thermocouple extensoin wire has limits of error up to +/- 10 degrtees F?

A. TX
B. JX
C. WX
D. SX

A

D. SX

52
Q

According to NFPA 70E Electrical Hazard Risk Categories, what is the minimum ARC rating of PPE for HRC 3?

A. 40 Cal/Cm squared
B. 4 Cal/Cm squared
C. 8 Cal/Cm squared
D. 25 Cal/Cm squared

A

D. 25 Cal/Cm squared

53
Q

Which category of standard IEC-61010 “Safety Requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use” refers to voltage transients at the electronic equipment level?

A. Category II
B. Category IV
C. Category I
D. Category III

A

C. Category I

54
Q

When troubleshooting a SMART digital transmitter utilizing NAMUR mA error codes, which NAMUR standard should you use?

A. NAMUR 30
B. NAMUR 54
C. NAMUR 43
D. NAMUR 21

A

C. NAMUR 43

55
Q

What is the Vena Contracta Point in a process stream?

A. Point where the stream velocity is the lowest and the pressure is the highest
B. Point where the stream velocity is the highest and the pressure is the highest
C. Point where the stream velocity is the highest and the pressure is the lowest
D. Point where the stream velocity is the lowest and the pressure is the lowest

A

C. Point where the stream velocity is the highest and the pressure is the lowest

56
Q

A Black Body has an emissivity ________.

A. Less than 1
B. Less than or equal to 1
C. Equal to 1
D. Greater than 1

A

C. Equal to 1

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