Post Dispatcher Test Customer Service and Communication

Question 1

A customer comes to the counter upset about a lost package. What is the BEST first step a post dispatcher should take?

Accepted Answer

Listen attentively and acknowledge the customer's concern before gathering details

Answer

Tell the customer to file a claim online

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Immediately contact the carrier to locate the package

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Refer the customer to the postmaster

Question 2

Which USPS service allows customers to file a missing mail search request online?

Accepted Answer

Missing Mail Search (MMS) via usps.com

Answer

USPS Track & Confirm

Answer

Package Intercept Service

Answer

USPS Informed Delivery

Question 3

A customer asks what 'Informed Delivery' is. Which description is correct?

Accepted Answer

A free service that emails customers grayscale images of incoming letter-sized mail

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A premium delivery service with guaranteed arrival times

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A service that delivers mail directly to customers' phones

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A paid notification service for package tracking

Question 4

When a postal employee handles a customer complaint, what should be documented?

Accepted Answer

The date, nature of the complaint, and actions taken to resolve it

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Only complaints that result in refunds

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Only written complaints submitted formally

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The customer's full personal history with USPS

Question 5

A customer wants to hold their mail while on vacation. What is the maximum number of days USPS will hold mail?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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7 days

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14 days

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60 days

Question 6

What tone should a dispatcher use when communicating with an irate customer?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm, professional, and respectful tone

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Match the customer's tone to show empathy

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Remain completely silent until the customer calms down

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Speak loudly and clearly to assert authority