Post Dispatcher Test Safety and Regulations

Question 1

Which federal law makes it illegal to mail certain hazardous materials through the US Postal Service?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Answer

Clean Air Act

Answer

Federal Mail Security Act

Question 2

Which of the following items is PROHIBITED from being mailed through USPS?

Accepted Answer

Aerosol spray cans

Answer

Batteries packed with equipment

Answer

Dry ice in properly marked packages

Answer

Lithium batteries shipped as cargo

Question 3

A suspicious package arrives with no return address, excessive postage, and an oily stain. What should a dispatcher do?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the package and notify a supervisor and security immediately

Answer

Open it carefully to check contents

Answer

Process it normally since it has proper postage

Answer

Return it to the carrier

Question 4

Under USPS regulations, what must shippers include when sending lithium batteries by air?

Accepted Answer

Proper packaging, labeling, and quantity limits per USPS guidelines

Answer

A signed waiver form

Answer

A separate hazmat fee payment

Answer

Approval from the FAA

Question 5

What is the proper term for mail that contains hazardous, illegal, or dangerous items that are prohibited from the mail system?

Accepted Answer

Contraband mail

Answer

Embargo mail

Answer

Interdicted mail

Answer

Quarantine mail

Question 6

Which USPS entity is responsible for investigating mail fraud, theft, and the mailing of prohibited items?

Accepted Answer

US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

Answer

USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Answer

USPS Security Division

Answer

Department of Homeland Security Postal Unit