USPS Suite and Apartment Number Errors 3

Question 1

A mail handler compares two copies of a delivery record:
Copy 1: Dr. Sarah Mills, Suite 3100, 890 Medical Pkwy
Copy 2: Dr. Sarah Mills, Suite 3100, 890 Medical Pkwy
What is the correct assessment?

Accepted Answer

The records are identical

Answer

Both copies are exactly the same in all fields including the name, suite number, and street address.

Question 2

Which apartment designation contains a letter substitution error compared to 'Apt 14F'?

Accepted Answer

Apt 14G

Answer

In 'Apt 14G,' the letter 'F' has been replaced with 'G' while the number portion remains correct, making this a substitution error.

Question 3

Compare these two mailing records:
Record 1: 3300 Highland Ave, Unit B-12, Columbus, OH 43215
Record 2: 3300 Highland Ave, Unit B-21, Columbus, OH 43215
The discrepancy type is:

Accepted Answer

Transposition of digits in the unit number

Answer

The digits '1' and '2' in unit 'B-12' appear in reversed order as 'B-21' in Record 2, which is a transposition error.

Question 4

A data entry record shows 'Rm. 305' but the source document reads 'Rm. 350.' This discrepancy is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A transposition error

Answer

The digits '0' and '5' in room number '305' have been switched in position to produce '350,' which is a transposition error.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios would be flagged as a secondary address unit error during USPS error detection?

Accepted Answer

'123 Main St, Apt 4A' compared to '123 Main St, Apt 4B'

Answer

Option C shows a difference specifically in the apartment letter ('4A' vs '4B'), making it an error in the secondary address unit while all other fields match.

USPS Error Detection Test Practice Test

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USPS Suite and Apartment Number Errors 3