Postal Exam Coding & Memory Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Coding Guide lists '1-50 Oak Ave → B' and '51-99 Oak Ave → C'. An address reads '51 Oak Ave'. Which code applies?
- C (Correct answer)
- B
- A
- D
Correct answer: C
51 is the start of the 51-99 range, which is coded C.
Question 2: How many route codes are typically used in the postal exam's coding section?
- Four (A, B, C, and D) (Correct answer)
- Two (A and B)
- Six (A through F)
- Ten (0 through 9)
Correct answer: Four (A, B, C, and D)
The coding section uses four codes: A, B, C, and D.
Question 3: An address has the correct street name but a house number above every listed range for that street. What code is assigned?
- D (Correct answer)
- A
- B
- C
Correct answer: D
A number outside all listed ranges, even on a listed street, is coded D.
Question 4: What happens to your score if you leave coding items blank to save time?
- Blank items count against you, so educated coding is better (Correct answer)
- Blanks are ignored and never affect the score
- Blanks earn half credit automatically
- Leaving blanks raises your percentile
Correct answer: Blank items count against you, so educated coding is better
Unanswered items are not credited, so it is better to attempt each one.
Question 5: In the Memory portion, the guide is removed after a study period of about how long?
- A few minutes of dedicated memorization time (Correct answer)
- A full hour
- No study time is given at all
- Several days before the exam
Correct answer: A few minutes of dedicated memorization time
Test-takers get a short, few-minute study period to memorize the codes before the guide is hidden.
Question 6: Which mental technique helps most when memorizing which streets belong to code A versus code B?
- Association and grouping streets into memorable clusters (Correct answer)
- Reading each street once silently
- Focusing only on code D entries
- Memorizing the page color
Correct answer: Association and grouping streets into memorable clusters
Associating and clustering streets under each code strengthens recall under time pressure.
Question 7: An address reads '200 Pine Rd' but the guide only lists Pine Rd ranges of 1-150. What code is correct?
- D (Correct answer)
- A
- B
- C
Correct answer: D
200 is beyond the 1-150 listed range for Pine Rd, so it is coded D.
Postal Exam Coding & Memory Skills 3
The Coding Guide lists '1-50 Oak Ave → B' and '51-99 Oak Ave → C'.
An address reads '51 Oak Ave'.
Which code applies?