BGE BGE Metering & Billing Systems 3

Question 1

Before removing a BGE electric meter from its socket, what safety step must always be performed first?

Accepted Answer

De-energize the meter socket or open the service disconnect

Answer

The service disconnect or meter socket must be de-energized before meter removal to prevent electric shock, arcing, and equipment damage.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of inspecting meter socket jaws during a BGE meter exchange?

Accepted Answer

To check for damage, corrosion, or overheating that could cause poor electrical contact

Answer

Inspecting socket jaws ensures solid electrical contact; damaged or corroded jaws create resistance that causes overheating, arcing, and potential meter failure.

Question 3

What information is typically recorded when a BGE field technician performs a meter exchange?

Accepted Answer

Old meter serial number with final reading, and new meter serial number with initial reading

Answer

A complete meter exchange record captures the outgoing serial number with its final reading and the incoming serial number with its initial reading to ensure seamless billing continuity.

Question 4

How are standard single-phase residential BGE meters typically connected within the meter socket?

Accepted Answer

Line-load blade configuration with two hots and a neutral

Answer

Standard single-phase residential meters connect via two hot line/load blades and a neutral, measuring energy consumed across the 120/240V service.

Question 5

Under BGE policy, who owns and is responsible for the meter socket enclosure at a customer's premises?

Accepted Answer

The customer owns the meter socket; BGE owns only the meter itself

Answer

The meter socket enclosure is customer-owned equipment; BGE's responsibility ends at the meter itself and the service conductors up to the point of delivery.

(BGE) Baltimore Gas and Electric Practice Test

(BGE) Baltimore Gas and Electric Practice Test

BGE BGE Metering & Billing Systems 3