Postal Exam Address Checking & Processing 3

Question 1

Correct List: 7421 Glenmore Ln, 19147 / To Be Checked: 7421 Glenmore Ln, 19174. Where is the error?

Accepted Answer

ZIP Code Only

Answer

The address matches but the ZIP swaps 47 to 74, so the error is ZIP Code Only.

Question 2

Correct List: 503 Kingsbury Rd / To Be Checked: 503 Kingsberry Rd. Where is the error?

Accepted Answer

Address Only

Answer

The street name spelling differs (Kingsbury vs Kingsberry), so the error is Address Only.

Question 3

Correct List: 1192 Oakdale Ave, 85021 / To Be Checked: 1129 Oakdale Ave, 85201. Where is the error?

Accepted Answer

Both

Answer

The number 1192 becomes 1129 and the ZIP 85021 becomes 85201, so Both have errors.

Question 4

Correct List: 640 N Cherry St, 27101 / To Be Checked: 640 N Cherry St, 27101. Where is the error?

Accepted Answer

No Errors

Answer

Both the address and ZIP are identical, so there are No Errors.

Question 5

On the Postal Exam Address Checking test, leaving a question blank generally has what effect on scoring compared to a wrong guess?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy matters, so reckless guessing can lower your rate

Answer

The test rewards accuracy, so careless guessing that produces errors can hurt your overall rate.

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