USPS USPS Error Detection Address and ZIP Code Matching Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A mail piece is addressed to 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62704. The scanned entry reads 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62740. What error is present?

Accepted Answer

The ZIP code digits are transposed

Answer

The ZIP code 62704 was entered as 62740, with the last two digits transposed.

Question 2

The correct address is 1580 NW Birch Ave, Portland, OR 97209. The database shows 1580 NW Birch Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

There is no error in this entry

Answer

Every element of the scanned entry matches the original address exactly.

Question 3

An envelope reads 305 S Main St, Apt 12, Denver, CO 80203. The carrier route label shows 305 S Main St, Apt 21, Denver, CO 80203. What needs correction?

Accepted Answer

The apartment number digits are reversed

Answer

Apartment 12 was recorded as Apartment 21, with the digits reversed.

Question 4

The origin address is 9012 Lakeshore Dr, Cleveland, OH 44108. The sort record shows 9012 Lakeshore Dr, Cleveland, OH 44180. Identify the discrepancy.

Accepted Answer

The last three digits of the ZIP code are rearranged

Answer

The ZIP code changed from 44108 to 44180, meaning the last three digits were rearranged.

Question 5

A package label shows 2267 Oakwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35214. The forwarding record lists 2267 Oakwood Blvd, Brimingham, AL 35214. What error exists?

Accepted Answer

The city name is misspelled

Answer

Birmingham is misspelled as Brimingham, with the second 'i' and 'r' swapped.

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USPS USPS Error Detection Address and ZIP Code Matching Questions and Answers 2