POSTAL EXAM 473 Address Checking 2

Question 1

List 1: '789 Oak Street NW, 30301' and List 2: '789 Oak Street NE, 30301'. What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

B - Address Only

Answer

The directional suffix changed from NW to NE with no ZIP change, so it is an address-only error.

Question 2

Which type of difference would NOT be caught if you only check street numbers?

Accepted Answer

A ZIP code error

Answer

Focusing only on street numbers would cause you to miss ZIP code errors, which require separate scrutiny.

Question 3

List 1: '1100 Pine Rd, 77002' and List 2: '1100 Pine Dr, 77002'. What should you mark?

Accepted Answer

B - Address Only

Answer

The road suffix changed from 'Rd' to 'Dr' while the ZIP code stayed the same, indicating address-only error.

Question 4

How much time is typically allowed for the Address Checking section of Postal Exam 473?

Accepted Answer

11 minutes for 60 items

Answer

Test takers are given approximately 11 minutes to answer 60 address-checking items.

Question 5

What is the penalty for wrong answers in the Address Checking section?

Accepted Answer

One-third of a point is deducted per wrong answer

Answer

A guessing penalty of 1/3 point per wrong answer discourages random guessing on the Address Checking section.

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