Address Verification and Coding Flashcards
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Which ZIP code range is assigned to New York state?
Answer: 10001–14975
New York state ZIP codes range from 10001 to 14975, with New York City holding some of the lowest-numbered ZIPs, assigned geographically starting from the Northeast.
When a mail piece is missing an apartment number, what is the correct dispatcher action?
Answer: Attempt to locate the unit number through postal records, then mark as insufficient address if unsuccessful
Dispatchers should first try to identify the correct unit number through available postal records; only if that fails should the piece be marked as having an insufficient address.
What does 'address standardization' mean in postal operations?
Answer: Converting addresses to a uniform format recognized by automated postal systems
Address standardization converts addresses to a consistent format—correct abbreviations, ZIP codes, and capitalization—so automated postal equipment can accurately read and sort mail.
In a standard U.S. street address line, the house or building number appears:
Answer: Immediately before the street name
In the standard U.S. address format, the house or building number immediately precedes the street name on the address line (e.g., '123 Main Street').
What does the first three digits of a ZIP code represent in postal routing?
Answer: The Sectional Center Facility (SCF) serving that geographic area
The first three digits of a ZIP code identify the Sectional Center Facility (SCF), which is the processing and distribution center responsible for that geographic area.
Mail addressed to a P.O. Box should be delivered to:
Answer: The post office that maintains that specific P.O. Box
P.O. Box mail is placed into the designated box at the specific post office that maintains it, not sent to any physical street address.
Which of the following best defines 'Undeliverable As Addressed' (UAA) mail?
Answer: Mail that cannot be delivered to the addressee or returned to the sender due to an invalid or incomplete address
UAA mail refers to pieces that cannot be delivered to the intended recipient or returned to the sender because the address is invalid, incomplete, or no forwarding information is on file.