USPS USPS Error Detection Test Address and ZIP Code Verification Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A mail piece is addressed to '742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62704-318.' What error is present in this address?

Accepted Answer

The ZIP+4 code is incomplete, requiring four digits after the hyphen

Answer

ZIP+4 codes require exactly four digits after the hyphen, but '318' contains only three digits.

Question 2

Which of the following addresses contains an error in the directional component?

Accepted Answer

1500 NorthWst 42nd Street, Miami, FL 33142

Answer

'NorthWst' is a misspelling of 'Northwest' and is not a valid USPS directional abbreviation.

Question 3

A package label reads '200 Main St, Apt 4B, Albany, NY 12084.' The correct ZIP Code for this Albany address is 12203. What type of error does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A mismatched ZIP Code for the given city and state

Answer

ZIP Code 12084 does not correspond to Albany, NY; the correct code for that area is 12203.

Question 4

An envelope is addressed to 'Mr. James Wilson, 88 Broad Street, Charleston, CS 29401.' What error should be flagged?

Accepted Answer

'CS' is not a valid USPS state abbreviation for any U.S. state

Answer

'CS' is not a recognized USPS state abbreviation; the correct abbreviation for South Carolina is 'SC.'

Question 5

A letter is addressed to '1012 Oak Avenue, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80__(last two digits smudged).' Which ZIP Codes would be valid for central Denver?

Accepted Answer

ZIP Codes beginning with 802 are valid for Denver

Answer

Denver, Colorado ZIP Codes primarily begin with 802, making codes in that range valid for the city.

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USPS USPS Error Detection Test Address and ZIP Code Verification Questions and Answers 2