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  1. A delivery confirmation label reads: '562 Chesnut Hill Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401.' Identify the spelling error.

    Answer: Chesnut

    'Chesnut' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Chestnut.'

  2. A mail piece uses the abbreviation 'DEPT' for Department in the address line. Is this the correct USPS secondary unit abbreviation?

    Answer: Yes, 'DEPT' is the standard USPS abbreviation for Department

    'DEPT' is the USPS-approved abbreviation for Department as a secondary address unit.

  3. An address label shows: '2200 Pennsilvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037.' What error is present?

    Answer: 'Pennsilvania' is misspelled

    'Pennsilvania' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Pennsylvania.'

  4. A flat-rate envelope label lists the destination as: 'Cincinatti, OH 45202.' What is wrong?

    Answer: 'Cincinatti' is misspelled

    'Cincinatti' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Cincinnati' with the pattern -cin-na-ti.

  5. A customs declaration form lists the contents as 'Stationary supplies, 2 lbs.' Is 'Stationary' used correctly here?

    Answer: No, the correct word for office supplies is 'stationery' with an 'e'

    'Stationery' (with an 'e') refers to writing supplies, while 'stationary' means not moving.

  6. A registered mail label uses 'TRLR' as the abbreviation for Trailer in the address. Is this correct per USPS Publication 28?

    Answer: Yes, 'TRLR' is the USPS-standard abbreviation for Trailer

    'TRLR' is the official USPS abbreviation for Trailer as listed in Publication 28.