MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM PREP &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
meter location - ANS ✔✔homeowners can find the main shut off valve where
Building Supply
Water Meter
Building Main
Riser
Fixture Branch
Fixture Connection - ANS ✔✔which of these is not apart of the water supply system
an unsatisfactory connection or arrangement of piping that can cause nonpotable water to
enter the potable water system. - ANS ✔✔what is a cross connection
Building Supply
Water Meter
Building Main
Riser
Fixture Branch
Fixture Connection - ANS ✔✔what makes up a water supply system
the presence of excess calcium (Ca) and/or magnesium (Mg) mineral ions in water results in the
water being referred to as hard water.
soft water has a hardness of 3.5 gpg
hard water has a hardness of 7 gpg
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
meter location - ANS ✔✔homeowners can find the main shut off valve where
Building Supply
Water Meter
Building Main
Riser
Fixture Branch
Fixture Connection - ANS ✔✔which of these is not apart of the water supply system
an unsatisfactory connection or arrangement of piping that can cause nonpotable water to
enter the potable water system. - ANS ✔✔what is a cross connection
Building Supply
Water Meter
Building Main
Riser
Fixture Branch
Fixture Connection - ANS ✔✔what makes up a water supply system
the presence of excess calcium (Ca) and/or magnesium (Mg) mineral ions in water results in the
water being referred to as hard water.
soft water has a hardness of 3.5 gpg
hard water has a hardness of 7 gpg