MRAB Data Recording and Documentation 3

Question 1

A meter reader uses a handheld device that auto-populates the previous reading. The current dial shows 3,102 but the device shows the previous reading as 3,189. What should the reader do?

Accepted Answer

Record 3,102 and note the negative consumption anomaly for supervisor review

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Override the previous reading to match the current one

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Record 3,189 as both the previous and current reading

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Skip the account and move to the next

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'special instruction' that should be noted in meter reading documentation?

Accepted Answer

An instruction to read the meter from the front gate only due to a guard dog

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The reader's preferred lunch break location

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The estimated time to complete the route

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The weather forecast for the day

Question 3

When a meter reader finds that a meter has been recently replaced, what information should be recorded in addition to the new reading?

Accepted Answer

The new meter's serial number, the date of installation, and the reading at time of replacement

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Only the new reading is needed

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The old meter's reading multiplied by two

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The name of the technician who installed the meter

Question 4

In which scenario would an estimated reading most appropriately be used in documentation?

Accepted Answer

When the meter is inaccessible due to flooding and a safe reading cannot be obtained

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When the reader is running behind schedule

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When the actual reading seems too high

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When the reader forgot to bring the field sheet

Question 5

A meter reading field sheet includes a column for 'Read Code.' Which read code would typically indicate that a meter was read normally without any issues?

Accepted Answer

OK or N (Normal)

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NR (Not Read)

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HI (High Consumption)

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EST (Estimated)

Question 6

Why is it important to document the physical condition of a meter (e.g., cracked casing, water damage) during a routine reading?

Accepted Answer

To alert maintenance crews so repairs can be scheduled before the meter fails or reads inaccurately

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To increase the length of daily reports

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Because damaged meters automatically report higher usage

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To avoid personal liability if the meter was already damaged

Question 7

A meter reader is assigned 150 accounts per day and must enter readings into a handheld device. At the end of the route, 148 readings are logged but 2 accounts show as 'pending.' What is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Return to or contact the supervisor about the 2 pending accounts to resolve them before route submission

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Submit the 148 readings and mark the 2 as complete anyway

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Carry over the pending accounts to the following month's route

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Estimate the 2 pending readings and enter them without notation