USPS Error Detection Identifying Data Entry Errors Questions and Answers Flashcards

A Change of Address form shows the old address as '832 Elm St, Unit 12, Dallas, TX 75201' and the new address as '832 Elm St, Unit 12, Dallas, TX 75201.' What is the problem?

Answer: The old and new addresses are identical, indicating a data entry duplication error

Both addresses are exactly the same, meaning the new address was not actually updated.

A registered mail entry shows insurance value as '$1,5000' instead of '$1,500.' What type of error is this?

Answer: An extra zero was added, creating an invalid dollar amount

An extra zero was appended to 1,500, creating the invalid amount $1,5000.

A delivery confirmation record lists the recipient as 'Maria Gonzalez' at '458 Pine Ave, Miami, FL 33101,' but the original shipping label shows 'Maria Gonzales' at the same address. What error exists?

Answer: The recipient's last name has a spelling variation that may cause misdelivery

The last name was changed from 'Gonzales' to 'Gonzalez,' which is a spelling discrepancy in the data entry.

A bulk mail permit record shows '10,00 pieces' instead of '10,000 pieces.' What data entry error occurred?

Answer: A zero was omitted from the quantity

One zero was dropped from 10,000, resulting in the incorrect entry of 10,00.

A postal money order is made out for '$250.00' but the written amount field reads 'Two Hundred and Fifteen Dollars.' What error is present?

Answer: The written amount does not match the numeric amount

The written amount says $215 while the numeric field shows $250, a clear mismatch between the two entries.

A package scan entry shows the destination state as 'CA' but the ZIP code entered is '10001.' What data entry error does this indicate?

Answer: The ZIP code 10001 belongs to New York, not California

ZIP code 10001 is assigned to New York City, NY, not any location in California.