LADWP Meter Reader Exam — Class 1611 Newest Evaluated
Exam Practice Study Guide 3 versions
This comprehensive study resource serves as a high-yield test bank specifically
engineered for candidates preparing for the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power (LADWP) Class 1611 Meter Reader Examination. It features realistic, exam-
style practice questions accompanied by 100% verified correct answers and detailed
civil-service rationales covering essential field operations. Reviewing these materials
will ensure you master vital competencies—such as reading multi-dial analog electric
meters from right to left, computing water consumption math in units of 100 cubic feet,
identifying field safety hazards, and properly logging data into handheld route
computers
QUESTION 1
A meter reader is reading a water meter that uses a multiplier of 10. The meter display
shows 1234. What is the actual consumption reading?
A. 123.4
B. 1,234
C. 12,340
D. 123,400
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a meter has a multiplier, the displayed reading must be multiplied by
that factor. 1,234 × 10 = 12,340.
QUESTION 2
An electric meter has a multiplier of 40. The meter display shows 0567. What is the
actual reading?
, A. 567
B. 2,268
C. 22,680
D. 226,800
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The actual reading is 567 × 40 = 22,680.
QUESTION 3
A meter reader notices a water meter has a small triangle or leak indicator spinning even
when no water is being used. What does this indicate?
A. The meter is broken
B. There is a water leak
C. The meter is new
D. The water pressure is too high
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spinning leak indicator when no water is in use typically indicates a leak in
the plumbing system. This should be reported.
QUESTION 4
A meter reader is reading a digital electric meter that displays "kWh" and a reading of
004521. What should be recorded?
A. 452.1
B. 4,521
C. 45,210
, D. 452,100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The reading is recorded as displayed, ignoring leading zeros: 4,521 kWh.
QUESTION 5
A meter reader encounters a meter that is enclosed in a locked cage. The customer is
not home. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Cut the lock to access the meter
B. Record a no-access code and report the locked cage
C. Ask a neighbor to open the cage
D. Estimate the reading from the previous month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The reader should not damage property or access locked enclosures. A no-
access code should be recorded and the situation reported.
QUESTION 6
A water meter is installed in a pit that is filled with debris and trash. What should the
meter reader do?
A. Remove the debris to read the meter
B. Report the obstruction and record an appropriate code
C. Estimate the reading
D. Skip the meter permanently
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: The reader should not remove debris, which could be hazardous. The
obstruction should be reported and the proper code recorded.
QUESTION 7
A meter reader observes that an electric meter is arcing or sparking. What is the
immediate action?
A. Continue reading the meter quickly
B. Evacuate the area and report the emergency
C. Attempt to extinguish any fire
D. Notify the customer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arcing or sparking indicates a serious electrical hazard. The reader should
evacuate and report the emergency immediately.
QUESTION 8
A customer asks the meter reader to read the meter in the evening because they work
during the day. What is the best response?
A. Agree to come back in the evening
B. Explain that readings are done on a set schedule and refer the customer to the
utility
C. Ignore the request
D. Give the customer the reader's personal phone number to schedule
Correct Answer: B
Exam Practice Study Guide 3 versions
This comprehensive study resource serves as a high-yield test bank specifically
engineered for candidates preparing for the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power (LADWP) Class 1611 Meter Reader Examination. It features realistic, exam-
style practice questions accompanied by 100% verified correct answers and detailed
civil-service rationales covering essential field operations. Reviewing these materials
will ensure you master vital competencies—such as reading multi-dial analog electric
meters from right to left, computing water consumption math in units of 100 cubic feet,
identifying field safety hazards, and properly logging data into handheld route
computers
QUESTION 1
A meter reader is reading a water meter that uses a multiplier of 10. The meter display
shows 1234. What is the actual consumption reading?
A. 123.4
B. 1,234
C. 12,340
D. 123,400
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a meter has a multiplier, the displayed reading must be multiplied by
that factor. 1,234 × 10 = 12,340.
QUESTION 2
An electric meter has a multiplier of 40. The meter display shows 0567. What is the
actual reading?
, A. 567
B. 2,268
C. 22,680
D. 226,800
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The actual reading is 567 × 40 = 22,680.
QUESTION 3
A meter reader notices a water meter has a small triangle or leak indicator spinning even
when no water is being used. What does this indicate?
A. The meter is broken
B. There is a water leak
C. The meter is new
D. The water pressure is too high
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spinning leak indicator when no water is in use typically indicates a leak in
the plumbing system. This should be reported.
QUESTION 4
A meter reader is reading a digital electric meter that displays "kWh" and a reading of
004521. What should be recorded?
A. 452.1
B. 4,521
C. 45,210
, D. 452,100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The reading is recorded as displayed, ignoring leading zeros: 4,521 kWh.
QUESTION 5
A meter reader encounters a meter that is enclosed in a locked cage. The customer is
not home. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Cut the lock to access the meter
B. Record a no-access code and report the locked cage
C. Ask a neighbor to open the cage
D. Estimate the reading from the previous month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The reader should not damage property or access locked enclosures. A no-
access code should be recorded and the situation reported.
QUESTION 6
A water meter is installed in a pit that is filled with debris and trash. What should the
meter reader do?
A. Remove the debris to read the meter
B. Report the obstruction and record an appropriate code
C. Estimate the reading
D. Skip the meter permanently
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: The reader should not remove debris, which could be hazardous. The
obstruction should be reported and the proper code recorded.
QUESTION 7
A meter reader observes that an electric meter is arcing or sparking. What is the
immediate action?
A. Continue reading the meter quickly
B. Evacuate the area and report the emergency
C. Attempt to extinguish any fire
D. Notify the customer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arcing or sparking indicates a serious electrical hazard. The reader should
evacuate and report the emergency immediately.
QUESTION 8
A customer asks the meter reader to read the meter in the evening because they work
during the day. What is the best response?
A. Agree to come back in the evening
B. Explain that readings are done on a set schedule and refer the customer to the
utility
C. Ignore the request
D. Give the customer the reader's personal phone number to schedule
Correct Answer: B
