INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SERVICING NC II

I. True or False. Indicate whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write T if it is True, F if it is
False and write the correct answer.

1. The pressure in psi that would be indicated by an absolute pressure gauge that is lying on a
workbench and not connected to anything is 0 psi.
2. If a D/P transmitter is used to measure the liquid level inside a pressurized vessel, the High
pressure side is connected at the 0% level tapping.
3. Seventy Five percent output on a 4-20mA transmitter is 15mA.
4. GPM is a unit of measurement for pressure.
5. E/I is the designation used for a transducer that converts current to voltage.
6. When a valve positioner is to be configured such that increasing signal will cause the
actuator stem to retract and close the valve. This valve action is called fail close, air-to-open.
7. In converting the output of a thermocouple to a standard 4-20 mA instrument signal, the
converter to be used with cold junction compensation is called an I/P transducer.
8. Measured Variable/ Process variable is to be maintained at some desired value by means of
manipulating another process variable.
9. A valve that is configured such that the percentage flow through it is equal to the
percentage of stem travel has linear flow characteristic.
10. Hot Work permit is required when High Voltage work is to be done.
11. When checking the calibration of an instrument, the first information you should record is
the Original Span.
12. Using ANSI/ ISA standards, the red insulated wire from a thermocouple extension cable
indicates a positive polarity.
13. If it is not possible to put a stilling well in an electronic DP type level measurement setup,
the rapid fluctuations in level measurement may be reduced by gain adjustment.
14. The dead band of an instrument is the range that an input signal may be changed on reversal
of direction without an observable change in output.
15. A DP cell is mounted one meter below the zero level in an open tank. For a true level
reading, the transmitter should be configured to have increased span.

I. Multiple Choice. Write the letters corresponding to the best answer.

1. The tool/s needed when installing a thermocouple sensor on a tank with a 1” connection
and a thermowell with a 1” NPT male process connection and hex fitting is.

A. 1 pc adjustable wrench
B. 1 pc plier
C. 1 pc open wrench
D. No tools, just use your hand
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 2. When determining the exact tapping point on a process equipment where an instrument is
to be installed, the three (3) documents that will be needed are:

A. The loop diagram, the specification sheet and P&ID

B. The Loop diagram, the plant layout & the installation detail drawing
C. The P&ID, the loop diagram and the instrument index
D. All of the above

3. The standard organization to be followed when using instrumentation symbols and standards.

A. ISO
B. IEC
C. ISA
D. IEEE

4. The qualification and specification of hand tools to be used in hazardous areas is that

A. The must be made of vanadium metal

B. They must be made of engineering plastics
C. They must be made of stainless steel
D. They must be clean without oil

5. When doing installation in hazardous ares, what basic safety measure must you undertake
regarding the use of PPE and observance of OHS?

A. Bring a Gas Mask and ear plugs

B. Bring a Gas Mask and ear plugs and a raincoat
C. Bring a Gas Mask, ear plugs and safety glasses
D. Know the safety requirements for the area and always work with at least one partner

6. If you found out that the tank has no process connection, the proper thing to do is:

A. Get the required process connection fitting and attach it to the tank
B. Skip the work and wait for the process connection to be installed
C. Skip the work and tell the mechanical supervisor to install the process connection
D. Submit a report that states the status and problem, and request for the required process
connection

7. The basic material needed for the installation of the thermocouple sensor described in question
No. 1 is:

A. Silicon sealant only

B. Conversion fittings for 1” PT male x 1” NPT female
C. Only a Teflon sealant tape
D. All of the above
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8. What are the basic materials needed for the installation of a flange-mounted instrument,
assuming that the process already has a flanged nozzle connection?

A. A gasket and hex bolts with nuts and washers

B. Hex bolts with nuts and washers only
C. Hex bolts, O-ring, nuts and washers
D. None required as the mounting is self locking

9. When a transmitter is to be installed to measure the steam pressure of a boiler, its proper
mounting should be

A. On the railings of the access platform

B. On a stanchion or pedestal
C. On the process steam piping
D. On a wall

10. What must be used to prevent the entry of moisture or liquids when a cable enters a
transmitter’s electrical connection without a conduit?

A. Apply silicon sealant

B. Attach an elbow on the electrical connection
C. Use a cable gland
D. Place the transmitter under a roof

11. Would there be a problem if the electronic transmitter to measure the pressure of a gas in a
pipeline is installed below the level of the pipe? Why?

A. Yes. When the gas is condensing, the liquid fills the impulse piping, causing false
pressure
B. Yes. When a leak occurs, liquid will drift on the transmitter
C. No. The Transformer has no moving parts and can be mounted on any position
D. No Problem as the gas occupies the whole impulse piping not like a liquid

12. If a rotameter is to be installed to measure gas flow, what are the possible mounting positions?

A. Only on a vertical position, with flow directions upwards

B. Only on a vertical position with flow direction downwards
C. Only in a horizontal position
D. Any mounting position will do

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13. For a pressure gauge with a diaphragm or chemical seal attached, Is it okay to remove the
gauge and install the diaphragm seal first and then re-attach the pressure gauge later? Why?

A. Yes, because it has removable threaded connections

B. No, because the gauge is welded to the diaphragm
C. No, as it might explode
D. No, because it contains a liquid fill which cannot be refilled ordinarily

14. What is the function of a snubber installed to a pressure gauge?

A. To limit high pressure applied to the gauge

B. To eliminate foreign particles that might clog up the gauge
C. To eliminate a vibrating pointer indication due to fluctuating process pressure
D. To eliminate direct and sudden application of high or low temperature on the gauge

15. What is the function of a siphon or pigtail installed on a pressure gauge?

A. To limit high pressure applied to the gauge

B. To eliminate foreign particles that might clog up the gauge
C. To eliminate a vibrating pointer indication due to fluctuating process pressure
D. To eliminate direct and sudden application of high or low temperature on the gauge

16. What is the purpose of installing a thermowell for the sensors?

A. To prevent erratic measurement

B. To protect the sensor from fluids
C. To protect the sensor from electrical grounding
D. To introduce delay to stabilize the temperature

17. When installing a pneumatic diaphragm valve without a positioner, does it need a pressure
regulator? Why?

A. Yes because there is a pressure of about 3-15 psig which must be regulated
B. Yes, because there is no positioner and the valve will not change its opening correctly
C. No, because the pressure it needs to operate comes from a controller
D. No, because the pressure is already regulated at 20 psig by the air compressor

18. What is the approximate cut-out dimension for a ¼ DIN-size indicator to be mounted on a
control panel?

A. 145 H mm x 145 W mm
B. 144 H mm x 144 W mm
C. 96 mm H x 96 mm W
D. 92 mm H x 92 mm W

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19. The power supply requirement for an I/P converter is.

A. 20 psig
B. 220 VAC
C. 24 VDC
D. NONE

20. What type of recalibration is needed for a transmitter which indicates a calibration plot shown
below.
Actual

A. Span Error Transmitter

B. Zero Error Output
Ideal
C. Zero and Span Error
D. Linearity Error
Process Input

21. An electric DP Cell with a calibration plot show below requires calibration to correct for
Actual
A. Span Error
B. Zero Error Transmitter
Output
C. Zero and Span Error
D. Linearity Error Ideal

Process Input

22. The calibration plot shown below for a pneumatic transmitter has;

Actual
A. Hysteresis error

B. Zero and span error Transmitter

Output
C. Zero, span and linearity error
D. Linearity error
Ideal
Process Input
23. The calibration plot for a recorder shown below indicates
Actual
A. Hysteresis error
B. Zero and Span error Transmitter
Output
C. Zero, span and linearity error
D. Linearity error Ideal

Process Input

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24. When testing for accuracy using a pneumatic comparator with a pressure test gauge, the
pressure reading of the test gauge and the gauge being tested are compared at a number of
test points. Test point are made

A. In no particular sequence
B. As the pressure is increased and as the pressure is decreased
C. Only as pressure is slowly decreased
D. Only as pressure is slowly increased

25. Describe the instrument, with the symbol shown

A. Inside a control panel, in a control room
B. Inside a control panel, in the field TY
C. Outside the control room, in the field 69
D. On a control panel, in a control room

III. Matching Test. Match Column A with the description in Column B. Write only the letters
corresponding to the correct answer.

Column A Column B
1. The integral function which part of the PID A. Byte
2. The input to the controller that can be
manually set, automatically set or configured
B. Inferential
to determine the desired value of the
controlled variable
3. The flow rate in gallons per minute of water
with a specific gravity of 1 producing a
C. Zero
pressure differential of 1.0 psid through a
fully controlled valve
4. The eight bit segment of a computer word D. Repeatability
5. The range of values over which an input
signal to a transmitter maybe changed upon
E. The nameplate side of orifice
reversal of direction with no observable
change in output
6. A relative measure of time delay between
F. Dead Time
the events, states, or actions.
7. Usually adjusted first when calibrating an
G. Reset
electronic pressure transmitter.
8. The difference between the indication of the
instrument and the actual value of the H. I/P converter
measured variable.
9. Hydrostatic head, weight, radioactive
properties, density, and sonic detectors are
I. Orifice plate
all used in what method of level
measurement?
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10. An instrument gives the same indication
each time it measures a variable under the J. Three wires, using 1-triad cable
same conditions.
11. All physical measurements are based on
K. Valve coefficient
these fundamental quantities
12. If an electronic controller is to send its
output signal to a pneumatic diaphragm L. Red wire connected to negative terminal
control valve, what accessory is required?
M.
13. Its function is to measure the flow rate of a FI
fluid. 123

14. The upstream side of an orifice N. RAM

15. Number of wires needed to connect to an
O. Dead Band
RTD sensor
16. The terminal of the thermocouple cable
P. Inspection done by project engineer or
where we connect the red wire of the
inspector
thermocouple extension cable
17. Front-panel mounted flow indicator, loop
Q. 14.7 psi
123
18. The most common temporary form of
R. an error in the measuring instrument
information storage
19. One way of knowing if you have done the
S. Magnetic Contactor
installation correctly
20. Indication of an absolute pressure gauge
that is lying on a workbench and not T. Motor
connected to anything
U. mass, length and time
V. Setpoint

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