USPS Error Detection Test Address and ZIP Code Verification Questions and Answers Flashcards
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An address reads '309 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10__(last three digits missing).' If the mail is destined for Midtown Manhattan, which ZIP Code prefix is most appropriate?
Answer: ZIP Codes starting with 100 or 101 serve Manhattan
Manhattan ZIP Codes primarily begin with 100 or 101, making those prefixes correct for Midtown.
A mail piece is addressed to '825 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.' Another piece going to the same building reads '825 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.' Which statement is correct?
Answer: Both ZIP Codes could be valid depending on the specific unit within the building
Large buildings can be split across ZIP Code boundaries, so both codes may be valid for different floors or units.
An envelope shows 'PO Box 4412, San Juan, PR 00936.' What should the error detection clerk verify about this address?
Answer: Whether 'PR' is a valid territory code and if the ZIP Code falls within Puerto Rico's assigned range
PR is valid for Puerto Rico, and ZIP Codes starting with 009 are assigned to Puerto Rico, so the clerk should confirm both match.
A parcel label reads '1450 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611-402.' What formatting error is present?
Answer: The ZIP+4 extension '402' has only three digits instead of the required four
The ZIP+4 extension must contain exactly four digits after the hyphen, but '402' has only three.
Two address labels for the same recipient show different information: Label A says 'Houston, TX 77001' and Label B says 'Houston, TX 77043.' How should this discrepancy be handled?
Answer: Both could be correct if the recipient has addresses at two different Houston locations
Houston spans many ZIP Codes, so different addresses within the city will legitimately have different codes.
A forwarding label reads '6200 Maple Dr, Unit 12C, Portland, OR 97__(last two digits torn).' The previous address was in Portland, OR 97201. Which approach best identifies the correct new ZIP?
Answer: Use the street name and unit number to look up the specific ZIP Code in the USPS address database
The USPS address database can match the specific street and unit to its correct ZIP Code even when digits are missing.