Postal Exam Coding & Memory Skills 3

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?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Four (A, B, C, and D)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Blank items count against you, so educated coding is better

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A few minutes of dedicated memorization time

Answer

Test-takers get a short, few-minute study period to memorize the codes before the guide is hidden.

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