USPS Suite and Apartment Number Errors 2

Question 1

Examine the following two address records and determine if they match:
Record 1: 2847 Westbrook Lane, Unit 5C, Portland, OR 97201
Record 2: 2847 Westbrook Lane, Unit 5C, Portland, OR 97201

Accepted Answer

The records are identical

Answer

Both records are exactly the same in every component including unit number, city, state, and ZIP code.

Question 2

Compare these mailing records:
Record 1: James Hoffman, Apt 22B, 556 River Road
Record 2: James Hoffman, Apt 22D, 556 River Road
Where is the discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

The apartment number contains an error

Answer

The apartment letter differs between the records: Record 1 shows 'Apt 22B' while Record 2 shows 'Apt 22D,' indicating a letter substitution error.

Question 3

A data entry clerk types 'Suite 4B' when the original document shows 'Suite 48.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An alphanumeric substitution error

Answer

The digit '8' was replaced with the visually similar letter 'B,' making this an alphanumeric substitution where a number was swapped for a letter.

Question 4

Compare these two business address records:
Original: 1500 Commerce Dr, Bldg C, Ste 210
Copy:     1500 Commerce Dr, Bldg C, Ste 201
The type of discrepancy in the suite number is:

Accepted Answer

Transposition of digits in the suite number

Answer

The digits '1' and '0' in suite number '210' are switched to produce '201,' making this a transposition error.

Question 5

Which of the following pairs of apartment designations matches correctly?

Accepted Answer

Apt 22C vs Apt 22C

Answer

Only 'Apt 22C vs Apt 22C' is an exact match; all other pairs contain letter substitution, digit transposition, or insertion errors.

USPS Error Detection Test Practice Test

USPS Error Detection Test Practice Test

USPS Suite and Apartment Number Errors 2