Checking for Errors Flashcards
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Correct "1009 N 7th St" vs test "1009 N 7th St" — what do you mark?
Answer: No error; exact match
Every segment matches exactly, so no error should be marked.
Test pair: ZIP+4 "60614-2231" vs "60614-2213". The error is in the:
Answer: +4 add-on (transposed digits)
The add-on digits 2231 vs 2213 are transposed, an error in the +4 portion.
Why are ZIP+4 codes a frequent source of error-check mistakes?
Answer: Their extra four digits create more comparison points
More digits mean more positions where a single-digit change or transposition can hide.
Comparing names "O'Brien" and "OBrien", you should mark:
Answer: An error — the apostrophe is missing
The missing apostrophe is a character difference and counts as an error in this comparison.
What should you do if you reach an item you cannot resolve quickly?
Answer: Make your best comparison and keep moving
Timed sections reward steady progress; lingering too long costs more items than it saves.
Correct "Chattanooga" vs test "Chattanoga" — identify the error.
Answer: Missing letter
One 'o' is dropped, making this a missing-letter error.
Numbers "5,280" and "5280" in a data field should be treated as:
Answer: The same numeric value
A comma is a separator, not a data digit, so the numeric values are identical.