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  1. A mail piece is addressed to 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62704. The scanned entry reads 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62740. What error is present?

    Answer: The ZIP code digits are transposed

    The ZIP code 62704 was entered as 62740, with the last two digits transposed.

  2. The correct address is 1580 NW Birch Ave, Portland, OR 97209. The database shows 1580 NW Birch Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Which statement is accurate?

    Answer: There is no error in this entry

    Every element of the scanned entry matches the original address exactly.

  3. An envelope reads 305 S Main St, Apt 12, Denver, CO 80203. The carrier route label shows 305 S Main St, Apt 21, Denver, CO 80203. What needs correction?

    Answer: The apartment number digits are reversed

    Apartment 12 was recorded as Apartment 21, with the digits reversed.

  4. The origin address is 9012 Lakeshore Dr, Cleveland, OH 44108. The sort record shows 9012 Lakeshore Dr, Cleveland, OH 44180. Identify the discrepancy.

    Answer: The last three digits of the ZIP code are rearranged

    The ZIP code changed from 44108 to 44180, meaning the last three digits were rearranged.

  5. A package label shows 2267 Oakwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35214. The forwarding record lists 2267 Oakwood Blvd, Brimingham, AL 35214. What error exists?

    Answer: The city name is misspelled

    Birmingham is misspelled as Brimingham, with the second 'i' and 'r' swapped.

  6. The verified address is 410 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205. The entry reads 410 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205. A supervisor flags it for review. What should you determine?

    Answer: The entry matches the verified address with no error

    The entry is identical to the verified address in every field, so no correction is needed.