UA LOCAL 440: CHAPTER 3: Building Water Supply Systems Exam

A water closet in a public restroom has the same WSFU as one in a private restroom.

Rushing noises in water supply systems are the result of high pressure.

The location that is not considered to be a private use for bathrooms is:

The shape of a container directly affects the pressure exerted by a column of water.

Flow rate is measured as volume per unit of time.

The minimum recommended pressure required to all lavatory faucets is:

One WSFU is equal to the demand of one:

The procedure for determining the WSFU for a fixture with both HW/CW is to multiply the unit by

The condition that develops when water at high velocity makes an abrupt change in direction is

Which item listed below is not a way tall buildings are supplied with water?

________ is caused by the abrupt alteration of flowing water.

_______ is the resistance to resistance motion between two bodies in contact with one another.

______ screw and yoke is a type of gate valve.

To reduce velocity while maintaining rate of flow, use reducers instead of bushings.

________ are used to control the pumps in hydropneumatic systems and multi-pump system.

When lacking an insufficient quantity of air, an air chamber is termed _________.

In a water supply system, the greater the demand the higher the ________?

Flow charts differ due to the nature of the inside wall of a pipe.

The term used to describe pressure drop due to elevation is _________?

A minor branch conveys water from major branch lines or risers to the point of use.