Address Checking & Processing Flashcards
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Correct List: 1004 Sunset Terrace, 90210 / To Be Checked: 1040 Sunset Terrace, 90210. Where is the error?
Answer: Address Only
The house number 1004 becomes 1040, a digit transposition in the address only.
Correct List: 78 Magnolia Cir, 33186 / To Be Checked: 78 Magnolia Cir, 33168. Where is the error?
Answer: ZIP Code Only
The address matches but the ZIP transposes 86 to 68, so the error is ZIP Code Only.
Correct List: 2255 Parkview Dr, Suite 300 / To Be Checked: 2255 Parkview Dr, Suite 300. Where is the error?
Answer: No Errors
Both the street and suite number match exactly, so there are No Errors.
Correct List: 419 Stonebridge Way, 48075 / To Be Checked: 491 Stonebridge Way, 48705. Where is the error?
Answer: Both
The number 419 becomes 491 and the ZIP 48075 becomes 48705, so Both have errors.
When comparing addresses, which difference is easiest to overlook and therefore deserves extra attention?
Answer: A single transposed digit or letter
Single transposed digits or letters look nearly identical and are the most commonly missed errors.
Correct List: 6730 Ashford Pl / To Be Checked: 6730 Ashforde Pl. Where is the error?
Answer: Address Only
An extra letter in Ashforde versus Ashford makes the error Address Only.
Correct List: 88 Crestwood Ave, 60622 / To Be Checked: 88 Crestwood Ave, 60622. Where is the error?
Answer: No Errors
The address and ZIP are exact matches, so the answer is No Errors.