Postal Exam Part B - Application For Post Office Box 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On PS Form 1093 (Application for Post Office Box), what does "Box Service" refer to?
- A traditional PO Box that requires picking up mail at the Post Office (Correct answer)
- Home mail delivery by a carrier
- Express overnight shipping
- A bulk mailing permit
Correct answer: A traditional PO Box that requires picking up mail at the Post Office
Box Service is the standard PO Box where the customer retrieves mail at the Post Office.
Question 2: How many forms of identification does an applicant generally need to provide when applying for a PO Box?
- None
- One form only
- Two forms, including one photo ID (Correct answer)
- Five separate documents
Correct answer: Two forms, including one photo ID
Applicants must present two forms of ID, at least one of which is a photo ID.
Question 3: Which of the following is an acceptable primary photo ID for a PO Box application?
- A library card
- A valid driver's license or state ID (Correct answer)
- A grocery store loyalty card
- A handwritten note
Correct answer: A valid driver's license or state ID
A valid driver's license or state-issued ID is an acceptable photo identification.
Question 4: What information must be listed for each person who will receive mail at the box?
- Only a first name
- Names of all persons receiving mail at the box (Correct answer)
- Just the applicant's signature
- A credit card number
Correct answer: Names of all persons receiving mail at the box
The application requires the names of every individual who will receive mail at that box.
Question 5: If a business applies for a PO Box, what additional information is typically required?
- The business name and the names of members or officers (Correct answer)
- Annual revenue figures
- A list of competitors
- The owner's blood type
Correct answer: The business name and the names of members or officers
Business applications must list the business name and the names of those authorized to receive mail.
Question 6: Which is a valid acceptable form of secondary (non-photo) identification?
- A current lease, mortgage, or vehicle registration (Correct answer)
- A blank piece of paper
- A photo of a pet
- A used postage stamp
Correct answer: A current lease, mortgage, or vehicle registration
A current lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or vehicle registration card is acceptable secondary ID.
Question 7: Who must sign the PS Form 1093 to certify the application is accurate?
- A neighbor
- The applicant (Correct answer)
- The mail carrier
- No one
Correct answer: The applicant
The applicant signs the form to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
Postal Exam Part B - Application For Post Office Box 2
On PS Form 1093 (Application for Post Office Box), what does "Box Service" refer to?