POSTAL EXAM 473 Mail Sorting & Distribution 3

Question 1

Which USPS document provides a mail carrier with the list of addresses on their route in delivery sequence order?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Route File

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Route Ledger

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Delivery Point Record

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1571 Carrier Report

Question 2

Periodicals mail (formerly Second-Class) includes newspapers and magazines. Which is a key requirement for a publication to qualify for Periodicals rates?

Accepted Answer

It must have a list of paid subscribers and be issued at regular intervals

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It must weigh under 1 pound per issue

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It must be published in the United States only

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It must include advertising on at least 50% of its pages

Question 3

When sorting packages on a conveyor system, what is the purpose of a 'divert' in automated parcel sorting?

Accepted Answer

To redirect a package off the main belt toward its designated chute

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To weigh each parcel automatically

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To reject damaged packages from the system

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To scan barcodes on incoming packages

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'bundle' in bulk mail preparation?

Accepted Answer

To bind together presorted mail destined for the same area to reduce handling

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To group mail by recipient's last name for easy delivery

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To secure fragile parcels with additional packaging

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To mark high-priority mail for expedited processing

Question 5

Which USPS mail class is specifically designed for sending books, films, printed music, and other educational materials at reduced rates?

Accepted Answer

Media Mail

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Bound Printed Matter

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Marketing Mail

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Parcel Select

Question 6

In a post office, what does the term 'facing' mean when applied to mail preparation?

Accepted Answer

Orienting mail so that all address sides face the same direction

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Stamping the postmark on the front of each piece

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Sealing the flap of an envelope securely

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Checking the recipient's name against a database

Question 7

When a mail piece is endorsed 'Return Service Requested,' what happens if the piece is undeliverable?

Accepted Answer

It is returned to the sender with the new address attached

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It is forwarded to the new address at no charge

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It is held at the post office for 15 days

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It is discarded after one delivery attempt