MEP Final (Exam I) Questions with Detailed Verified
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5 factors related to comfort Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ Humidity, Temperature, Circulation, Ventilation, Filtration
T or F: Mechanical and HVAC systems are considered to be the same thing Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ True
What does a pipe (or tube) fitting do? Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ Connects pipes to each other
What functions can different plumbing valves perform? Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ Changes direction of fluid
flow, connects pipes to each other, regulated fluid flow, change temperature
What is the main purpose of a check valve? Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ Prevents backflow
What is an OS&Y Valve and why is the valve commonly used in Fire Protection systems Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓
Outside Stem and Yoke/ To see if the water is on or off
Are plumbing symbols universal or do they change per project? Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ change per project
Where do you need to look to find out what the different plumbing symbols mean? Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓
Plumbing Legend
DWV Ans: ✓ ✓ ✓ Drainage Waste Vent
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