LADWP METER READER EXAM — CLASS 1611
NEWEST EVALUATED EXAM PRACTICE 170
QUESTIONS 2026|ORIGINAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS |DETAILED RATIONALES |*HINTED*
COMPLETE EXAM PREP GRADED A+**INSTANT
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1. A meter reader is approaching a residential electric meter with several
meters located together. What should be verified before recording the
reading?
A. Customer name only
B. Meter number and identification information
C. Street address only
D. Previous month's bill amount
Answer: B. Meter number and identification information
Verifying the meter identification helps ensure that the reading is recorded for
the correct service. LADWP specifically instructs readers to verify the meter
number before reading an electric meter.
2. An analog electric meter has a pointer positioned between 7 and 8.
According to LADWP's meter-reading procedure, which number should be
recorded?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 7.5
Answer: B. 7
,When the pointer is between two numbers, the lower number is recorded.
3. The pointers on an analog electric meter alternate in direction. What is the
correct general method for interpreting the dials?
A. Read every dial clockwise
B. Read every dial counterclockwise
C. Follow the indicated direction of rotation for each dial
D. Ignore the direction arrows
Answer: C. Follow the indicated direction of rotation for each dial
Analog meter dials can rotate in alternating directions, so the direction indicated
for each dial must be followed.
4. A meter reader records a reading that appears substantially inconsistent
with the expected consumption pattern and observes a damaged meter
enclosure. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Alter the reading to match the previous reading
B. Ignore the enclosure and continue
C. Report the irregularity according to established procedures
D. Disconnect the customer's service
Answer: C. Report the irregularity according to established procedures
Meter Readers are responsible for reporting irregularities found in the field
rather than correcting readings themselves or taking unauthorized service
actions.
5. A water meter's straight-reading register displays 9999.99 cubic feet, with
the final two digits shown on a black background. What reading does
LADWP use for billing purposes in this example?
A. 9999.99
B. 9999.9
,C. 9999
D. 10000
Answer: C. 9999
LADWP explains that the last two black-background digits are discarded because
billing is based on units of 100 cubic feet.
6. One cubic foot of water is approximately equivalent to how many gallons?
A. 1.0 gallons
B. 3.5 gallons
C. 7.5 gallons
D. 10.0 gallons
Answer: C. 7.5 gallons
LADWP states that one cubic foot equals approximately 7.5 gallons.
7. A customer's water meter consumption increases from 12,400 cubic feet to
12,875 cubic feet. What is the recorded consumption difference?
A. 375 cubic feet
B. 425 cubic feet
C. 475 cubic feet
D. 525 cubic feet
Answer: C. 475 cubic feet
Subtracting the previous reading from the current reading gives 12,875 − 12,400
= 475 cubic feet.
8. A round-reading water meter has a pointer between 8 and 9 on the 1,000-
cubic-foot dial. What number should be recorded?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 8.5
D. 9
, Answer: B. 8
LADWP's procedure requires the reader to drop down to the lower number
when the pointer is between two numbers.
9. When reading a round-reading LADWP water meter, in which direction are
the red-pointer dials read?
A. Left to right
B. Top to bottom
C. Right to left
D. Clockwise only
Answer: C. Right to left
The LADWP procedure specifies reading the red-pointer dials from right to left.
10.The direction of rotation between adjacent round-reading water-meter dials
is:
A. Always clockwise
B. Always counterclockwise
C. Alternating between dials
D. Random
Answer: C. Alternating between dials
The pointer rotation alternates between successive dials, so the reader must
account for the direction of each individual dial.
11.An electric meter displays several digital screens. What should the meter
reader do when the required reading appears?
A. Record the required display according to its identifier
B. Record the first screen only
C. Record the highest number displayed
D. Wait until all displays show the same number
NEWEST EVALUATED EXAM PRACTICE 170
QUESTIONS 2026|ORIGINAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS |DETAILED RATIONALES |*HINTED*
COMPLETE EXAM PREP GRADED A+**INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF**
1. A meter reader is approaching a residential electric meter with several
meters located together. What should be verified before recording the
reading?
A. Customer name only
B. Meter number and identification information
C. Street address only
D. Previous month's bill amount
Answer: B. Meter number and identification information
Verifying the meter identification helps ensure that the reading is recorded for
the correct service. LADWP specifically instructs readers to verify the meter
number before reading an electric meter.
2. An analog electric meter has a pointer positioned between 7 and 8.
According to LADWP's meter-reading procedure, which number should be
recorded?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 7.5
Answer: B. 7
,When the pointer is between two numbers, the lower number is recorded.
3. The pointers on an analog electric meter alternate in direction. What is the
correct general method for interpreting the dials?
A. Read every dial clockwise
B. Read every dial counterclockwise
C. Follow the indicated direction of rotation for each dial
D. Ignore the direction arrows
Answer: C. Follow the indicated direction of rotation for each dial
Analog meter dials can rotate in alternating directions, so the direction indicated
for each dial must be followed.
4. A meter reader records a reading that appears substantially inconsistent
with the expected consumption pattern and observes a damaged meter
enclosure. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Alter the reading to match the previous reading
B. Ignore the enclosure and continue
C. Report the irregularity according to established procedures
D. Disconnect the customer's service
Answer: C. Report the irregularity according to established procedures
Meter Readers are responsible for reporting irregularities found in the field
rather than correcting readings themselves or taking unauthorized service
actions.
5. A water meter's straight-reading register displays 9999.99 cubic feet, with
the final two digits shown on a black background. What reading does
LADWP use for billing purposes in this example?
A. 9999.99
B. 9999.9
,C. 9999
D. 10000
Answer: C. 9999
LADWP explains that the last two black-background digits are discarded because
billing is based on units of 100 cubic feet.
6. One cubic foot of water is approximately equivalent to how many gallons?
A. 1.0 gallons
B. 3.5 gallons
C. 7.5 gallons
D. 10.0 gallons
Answer: C. 7.5 gallons
LADWP states that one cubic foot equals approximately 7.5 gallons.
7. A customer's water meter consumption increases from 12,400 cubic feet to
12,875 cubic feet. What is the recorded consumption difference?
A. 375 cubic feet
B. 425 cubic feet
C. 475 cubic feet
D. 525 cubic feet
Answer: C. 475 cubic feet
Subtracting the previous reading from the current reading gives 12,875 − 12,400
= 475 cubic feet.
8. A round-reading water meter has a pointer between 8 and 9 on the 1,000-
cubic-foot dial. What number should be recorded?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 8.5
D. 9
, Answer: B. 8
LADWP's procedure requires the reader to drop down to the lower number
when the pointer is between two numbers.
9. When reading a round-reading LADWP water meter, in which direction are
the red-pointer dials read?
A. Left to right
B. Top to bottom
C. Right to left
D. Clockwise only
Answer: C. Right to left
The LADWP procedure specifies reading the red-pointer dials from right to left.
10.The direction of rotation between adjacent round-reading water-meter dials
is:
A. Always clockwise
B. Always counterclockwise
C. Alternating between dials
D. Random
Answer: C. Alternating between dials
The pointer rotation alternates between successive dials, so the reader must
account for the direction of each individual dial.
11.An electric meter displays several digital screens. What should the meter
reader do when the required reading appears?
A. Record the required display according to its identifier
B. Record the first screen only
C. Record the highest number displayed
D. Wait until all displays show the same number
