POSTAL EXAM 473 Address Checking 3

Question 1

List 1: '560 S. Birch Ln, 85004' and List 2: '506 S. Birch Ln, 85004'. What should you mark?

Accepted Answer

B - Address Only

Answer

The house number changed from 560 to 506 while the ZIP stayed the same, making it an address-only error.

Question 2

List 1: '88 Central Ave, 60614' and List 2: '88 Central Ave, 60641'. What should you mark?

Accepted Answer

C - ZIP Code Only

Answer

The address is identical, but the ZIP code differs (60614 vs. 60641), so it is a ZIP-only error.

Question 3

In Address Checking, a directional prefix change from 'N' to 'S' in the street name would be scored as:

Accepted Answer

B - Address Only

Answer

Directional prefixes are part of the street address, so a change there is an address-only error.

Question 4

Which approach best prevents errors on apartment or suite numbers in Address Checking?

Accepted Answer

Read each segment of the address left to right, including unit numbers

Answer

Systematically reading every segment, including unit numbers, ensures you do not overlook differences.

Question 5

List 1: '314 Elm Ct Apt 7, 94103' and List 2: '314 Elm Ct Apt 7, 94130'. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

C - ZIP Code Only

Answer

The full address including apartment number matches, but the ZIP code differs (94103 vs. 94130).

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