Address Checking Flashcards
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List 1: '789 Oak Street NW, 30301' and List 2: '789 Oak Street NE, 30301'. What is the correct answer?
Answer: B - Address Only
The directional suffix changed from NW to NE with no ZIP change, so it is an address-only error.
Which type of difference would NOT be caught if you only check street numbers?
Answer: A ZIP code error
Focusing only on street numbers would cause you to miss ZIP code errors, which require separate scrutiny.
List 1: '1100 Pine Rd, 77002' and List 2: '1100 Pine Dr, 77002'. What should you mark?
Answer: B - Address Only
The road suffix changed from 'Rd' to 'Dr' while the ZIP code stayed the same, indicating address-only error.
How much time is typically allowed for the Address Checking section of Postal Exam 473?
Answer: 11 minutes for 60 items
Test takers are given approximately 11 minutes to answer 60 address-checking items.
What is the penalty for wrong answers in the Address Checking section?
Answer: One-third of a point is deducted per wrong answer
A guessing penalty of 1/3 point per wrong answer discourages random guessing on the Address Checking section.
List 1: '2203 West 45th St, 10036' and List 2: '2203 West 45th St, 10036'. What is the answer?
Answer: A - No Errors
Both the address and ZIP code are identical, so the correct answer is 'A - No Errors'.