Mail Sorting and Distribution Flashcards
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A dispatcher notices that a letter has a barcode but no readable address. Which system processes it for address recovery?
Answer: Remote Bar Coding System (RBCS)
The Remote Bar Coding System (RBCS) sends images of unreadable mail to remote keyers who manually enter the address for processing.
What is the maximum weight for a First-Class Mail letter?
Answer: 3.5 ounces
First-Class Mail letters must not exceed 3.5 ounces; heavier pieces are classified as large envelopes or flats.
Which term describes the process of placing mail into carrier sequence order before it leaves a distribution facility?
Answer: Sequencing
Sequencing refers to arranging mail in the exact order a carrier will deliver it along a route.
A dispatcher must separate 'flats' from letters. What distinguishes a flat from a letter?
Answer: Flats exceed the maximum dimensions for letter-size mail
Flats (large envelopes) exceed the maximum dimensions for letter-size mail in length, height, or thickness.
What does 'SCF' stand for in postal distribution?
Answer: Sectional Center Facility
SCF stands for Sectional Center Facility, which serves as a processing and distribution hub for a geographic area.
Which automated machine is specifically designed to sort large flat pieces of mail like magazines and catalogs?
Answer: FSS (Flat Sequencing System)
The Flat Sequencing System (FSS) is designed to sort large flat mail pieces such as magazines, catalogs, and large envelopes into delivery sequence order.