AEP AEP Metering & Measurement

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an electric meter installed at a customer's service entrance?

Accepted Answer

To measure electrical energy consumption

Answer

To control voltage levels

Answer

To protect against power surges

Answer

To regulate current flow

Question 2

Which unit is used to measure electrical energy consumption on a standard residential meter?

Accepted Answer

Kilowatt-hours (kWh)

Answer

Amperes

Answer

Volts

Answer

Watts

Question 3

What does AMI stand for in the context of AEP's smart metering infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Answer

Automated Meter Integration

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Amplified Meter Interface

Answer

Automatic Measurement Instrument

Question 4

What is the purpose of a current transformer (CT) used in metering applications?

Accepted Answer

To reduce high currents to a lower, measurable value

Answer

To increase voltage for transmission

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To store electrical energy

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To convert AC to DC power

Question 5

When installing a revenue-grade meter, what accuracy class is typically required by utilities like AEP?

Accepted Answer

Class 0.5 or better

Answer

Class 10

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Class 5

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Class 2

Question 6

What is a demand meter used for in commercial and industrial applications?

Accepted Answer

To measure peak power demand over a specified interval

Answer

To measure total energy consumption only

Answer

To detect power outages automatically

Answer

To monitor power factor exclusively