Postal Exam Reading Comprehension & Analysis 2

Question 1

A postal notice states: 'Packages exceeding 70 pounds will not be accepted for Priority Mail.' A customer presents a 72-pound package for Priority Mail. What should the clerk conclude?

Accepted Answer

The package cannot be sent as Priority Mail

Answer

The package can be sent with an extra fee

Answer

The weight limit only applies to international mail

Answer

The package qualifies because it is close to 70 pounds

Question 2

A memo reads: 'Effective immediately, all carriers must scan parcels at the point of delivery.' What is the main instruction?

Accepted Answer

Scan parcels when they are delivered

Answer

Scan parcels only at the post office

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Stop scanning parcels entirely

Answer

Scan parcels before loading the truck

Question 3

A sign reads: 'Hold mail requests must be submitted at least one business day in advance.' A customer wants mail held starting tomorrow. When is the latest they should submit?

Accepted Answer

Today

Answer

Tomorrow morning

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The day after tomorrow

Answer

Within one hour of pickup

Question 4

A passage states that 'forwarding service is provided free for first-class mail for 12 months.' What can be inferred about month 13?

Accepted Answer

Forwarding may no longer be free

Answer

Forwarding continues free indefinitely

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First-class mail is returned to sender after one month

Answer

Forwarding never applies to first-class mail

Question 5

A regulation reads: 'Hazardous materials may only be shipped by ground transportation.' Which conclusion is correct?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous materials cannot be shipped by air

Answer

Hazardous materials can be shipped by air

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All ground shipments contain hazardous materials

Answer

Hazardous materials cannot be shipped at all

Question 6

A notice states: 'Certified Mail provides a mailing receipt and a record of delivery kept by the Postal Service.' What does Certified Mail NOT necessarily include based on this text?

Accepted Answer

Insurance coverage for the item

Answer

A mailing receipt

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A record of delivery

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Tracking by the Postal Service

Question 7

Instructions read: 'Sort all flats before letters, then process parcels last.' What is processed second?

Accepted Answer

Letters

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Flats

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Parcels

Answer

All at once