MRAB Data Recording and Documentation 2

Question 1

A meter reader is logging readings and notices an entry from two months ago appears to have been transposed (e.g., 5423 recorded as 5243). What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected transposition error to the supervisor for review and correction

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Correct the entry without informing anyone

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Add 180 to the current reading to compensate

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Ignore it since it is a past entry

Question 2

On a field data sheet, the column labeled 'Multiplier' contains the number 10. The dial reads 0873. What consumption figure should be recorded for billing?

Accepted Answer

8,730 units

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873 units

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87.3 units

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0873 units

Question 3

Which of the following is the most accurate description of a 'high consumption alert' in meter reading documentation?

Accepted Answer

A flag placed when usage exceeds a predefined threshold, requiring verification

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A note that the meter is located in a high area requiring a ladder

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A warning that the customer's bill is overdue

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A label indicating the meter is a high-pressure gas meter

Question 4

A meter reader documents that a meter appears to have been tampered with. Which detail is LEAST important to include in the report?

Accepted Answer

The reader's personal opinion on who may have caused it

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The exact time and date of the observation

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The physical description of the suspected tampering

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The meter's account number and location

Question 5

When completing a meter reading route sheet at the end of the day, why is it important to record both the start time and the end time of the route?

Accepted Answer

To provide an accountability record and help verify that all stops were visited within the expected window

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To determine how fast the reader is working for performance reviews only

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Because the time of reading affects the meter's measurement accuracy

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To calculate overtime pay automatically

Question 6

A customer claims her bill shows usage of 1,200 units but she believes she used far less. The meter reader's route record shows a reading of 7,845. The previous reading was 6,645. Which calculation verifies the documented consumption?

Accepted Answer

7845 - 6645 = 1,200

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7845 + 6645 = 14,490

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6645 - 7845 = -1,200

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7845 × 6645 = 52,093,025

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a 'route completion log' submitted at the end of each workday?

Accepted Answer

To provide a summary of all meters read, missed, and any anomalies noted

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To record the number of dogs encountered during the route

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To document the weather conditions only

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To request additional routes for the next day