USPS VEA 474 475 476 477 Checking for Errors 2

Question 1

In a Checking for Errors item, you compare a Correct List entry of "4821 Maple Ave" against "4821 Maple Ave." — what type of difference is this?

Accepted Answer

No error; the entries match

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An error in the street number

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An error in the street name

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An error in the directional

Question 2

You must compare ZIP codes "30315" and "30135". Which best describes the result?

Accepted Answer

There is an error because two digits are transposed

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They match exactly

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There is an error because a digit is missing

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There is an error because an extra digit was added

Question 3

On the 474/475/476/477 error-checking section, what is the most reliable strategy under time pressure?

Accepted Answer

Compare character-by-character or segment-by-segment

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Compare entire entries at a glance

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Scan only the first and last characters

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Guess based on overall length

Question 4

Correct entry "Smithfield" vs. test entry "Smithfeild" — identify the issue.

Accepted Answer

Transposed letters

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No error

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Missing letter

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Extra letter

Question 5

When comparing apartment numbers "Apt 12B" and "Apt 128", the difference is in the:

Accepted Answer

Final character (B vs 8)

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No difference

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Apartment label

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First character

Question 6

What is the best way to avoid fatigue errors during the error-checking subtest?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a steady, consistent comparison rhythm

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Take frequent unscheduled breaks

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Rush the easy items to bank time

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Skip rechecking any entry

Question 7

Comparing "P.O. Box 4470" vs "PO Box 4470", how should you score the data?

Accepted Answer

Match — the box number data is identical

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Error — punctuation differs

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Error — number missing

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Error — extra characters