East Bay Municipal Utility District - Entry-Level Sample Test Items

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East Bay Municipal Utility District entry-level written test sample materials provide practice for four sections: math, reading comprehension, blueprint reading, and meter reading. The math section outlines key topic areas such as arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ratios, percentages, units conversion, area and volume, and multi-step problem solving. Guidance includes calculator rules, a math information sheet with conversion factors and formulas, sample question types, and an answer key for review.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Section One - Math

Math Concepts

Math Information Sheet

Sample Math Problems

Section Two - Reading Comprehension

Section Three - Blueprint Reading

Section Four - Meter Reading

Section Five - Mechanical/Spatial

Answer Key for Sample Questions

East Bay Municipal Utility District Entry-Level Sample Test Items East Bay Municipal Utility District Sample Test Items Table of Contents Page Overview ...........................................................................................................................1 Section One-Math ......................................................................................................... 2 􀁸 Math Concepts...................................................................................................... 2 􀁸 Math Information Sheet ...................................................................................... 3 􀁸 Sample Math Problems ...................................................................................... 4 Section Two – Reading Comprehension ................................................................... 6 􀁸 Reading Comprehension Samples..................................................................... 7 Section Three – Blueprint Reading ............................................................................ 8 Section Four – Meter Reading ..................................................................................... 9 Section Five – Mechanical/Spatial ............................................................................ 11 Answer Key for Sample Questions .......................................................................... 13 Overview These are sample test questions for entry-level written tests administered by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) . These samples have four sections: (a) math; (b) reading comprehension; (c) reading blueprints; and, (d) reading water meters. Written exams typically consist of items, which may include any or all of the above sections administered at one testing session. You may prepare for the test by reviewing the concepts, tips and examples listed in this section. Section One: Math Test Math Concepts The math portion of a written test may have several types of applied math items. You may need to know how to calculate the following: 1. Addition and subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals 2. Multiplication, division and averaging of whole numbers, fractions and decimals 3. Converting fractions to decimals and vice versa 4. Area and volume 5. Ratios 6. Percentages 7. Converting units of measurement, such as inches to feet, feet to yards, cubic feet to cubic yards, etc The difficulty level of the math will vary depending on requirement of the job and typically there will be test items that are more difficult than the samples illustrated. Many of the items on the math portion of the test will require multiple steps to solve. You may be required to use a combination of the functions listed above to solve a specific item. A math information sheet can be found on the following page. Samples of the types of items you will have to solve during the test are listed. You should practice solving these types of problems and items that fall under the seven categories listed above in order to prepare for the math portion of a written test. The answers to the sample items are on the last page of this booklet. For most test administrations, you will be allowed to use a noiseless, nonprogrammable calculator. Calculator functions on cell phones, PDA’s and other electronic devices are not allowed. Math Information Sheet Review the information presented below. A copy of this information may be provided at the time of the written test. Make sure you thoroughly understand the information in the charts and how to apply this information to a math problem. Be prepared to refer to this sheet as little as possible if provided on the day of the written test. | Units and Conversion Factors | | --- | | 12 inches = 1 foot (’)
3 feet = 1 yard
1 inch (in) (“) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
1 meter = 100 centimeters = 39.4“
1 acre (a) = 43,560 square feet (ft2)

FAQs

What four sections are included in the entry-level sample test?

The sample test includes math, reading comprehension, reading blueprints, and reading water meters.

Which math topics are covered in the math portion?

Topics include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions/decimals conversion, area and volume, ratios, percentages, and measurement unit conversions.

What calculator rules apply during the math test?

A noiseless, nonprogrammable calculator is allowed, while calculator functions on cell phones, PDAs, and other electronic devices are not permitted.

Sep 30, 2026

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