Coding & Memory Skills Flashcards
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The guide lists '1-99 River Rd → A', '100-199 River Rd → B', and no other River Rd ranges. An address reads '250 River Rd'. What code applies?
Answer: D
250 exceeds both listed River Rd ranges, so it is coded D.
What is the most common reason test-takers lose points in the timed coding section?
Answer: Rushing and mismatching street names or ranges
Speed-induced errors in matching street names or number ranges are the most frequent point losers.
In the Memory section, why can't you simply copy answers from the Coding section?
Answer: The addresses presented are different, so you must apply the memorized codes
Memory presents new addresses, requiring you to apply the rules you memorized rather than recall specific prior answers.
An address reads '175 Maple Dr' and the guide lists '150-175 Maple Dr → C'. What code is correct?
Answer: C, because 175 is the upper boundary and is included
The upper boundary 175 is included in the 150-175 range, so it is coded C.
Which practice habit best improves performance on the memory section over time?
Answer: Repeated timed drills that train fast recall of grouped codes
Repeated timed practice builds the rapid recall and chunking skills the memory section demands.
If a street name in an address does not appear anywhere in the Coding Guide, what code is assigned?
Answer: D
An unlisted street is not covered by ranges A, B, or C, so it defaults to D.
The guide lists '500-600 Cedar St → B'. An address reads '500 Cedar St'. What code is correct?
Answer: B
500 is the inclusive lower boundary of the 500-600 Cedar St range, coded B.