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Address Checking Flashcards

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

    Answer: B - Address Only

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

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

    Answer: C - ZIP Code Only

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

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

    Answer: B - Address Only

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: C - ZIP Code Only

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

  6. List 1: '9900 Riverdale Blvd, 11208' and List 2: '9900 Riverdale Blvd, 11280'. What is correct?

    Answer: C - ZIP Code Only

    The address is identical, but the last two digits of the ZIP are reversed (11208 vs. 11280).