Postal Exam Part B - Certificate of Bulk Mailing 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If pieces in a mailing vary in weight, the mailer should:
- Use a separate certificate for each weight group (Correct answer)
- Average the weights on one certificate
- Skip the weight field
- Use the heaviest weight for all
Correct answer: Use a separate certificate for each weight group
Each group of identical-weight pieces needs its own certificate line or form.
Question 2: The Certificate of Bulk Mailing fee is charged:
- In addition to the regular postage (Correct answer)
- Instead of postage
- Only on international mail
- As a refundable deposit
Correct answer: In addition to the regular postage
The certificate fee is paid on top of the normal postage for the pieces.
Question 3: When should the Certificate of Bulk Mailing be presented for stamping?
- At the time the bulk mailing is deposited (Correct answer)
- One week after mailing
- Upon delivery confirmation
- At the recipient's post office
Correct answer: At the time the bulk mailing is deposited
The certificate must be presented when the mailing is deposited so it can be validated then.
Question 4: Which detail is NOT typically recorded on PS Form 3606?
- Each recipient's signature (Correct answer)
- Number of pieces
- Weight of a single piece
- Date of mailing
Correct answer: Each recipient's signature
Recipient signatures are not part of a bulk mailing certificate.
Question 5: A Certificate of Bulk Mailing is best described as proof of:
- Acceptance of the mailing by USPS (Correct answer)
- Delivery to each address
- Payment of income tax
- Address correction
Correct answer: Acceptance of the mailing by USPS
It proves USPS accepted the quantity of pieces, not that they were delivered.
Question 6: If a mailer needs a duplicate copy of the certificate for records, they should:
- Prepare it in duplicate before presenting (Correct answer)
- Request one from the carrier later
- File a complaint
- Re-mail the pieces
Correct answer: Prepare it in duplicate before presenting
Mailers typically submit the form in duplicate so they keep a validated copy.
Question 7: Why might a charity prefer a Certificate of Bulk Mailing for a fundraising mailing?
- To document the mailing for audit and donor records (Correct answer)
- To get faster delivery
- To insure each piece
- To require signatures
Correct answer: To document the mailing for audit and donor records
It gives auditable proof that the fundraising pieces were mailed on a date.
Postal Exam Part B - Certificate of Bulk Mailing 3
If pieces in a mailing vary in weight, the mailer should: