Coding & Memory Skills Flashcards
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The Coding Guide lists '1-50 Oak Ave → B' and '51-99 Oak Ave → C'. An address reads '51 Oak Ave'. Which code applies?
Answer: C
51 is the start of the 51-99 range, which is coded C.
How many route codes are typically used in the postal exam's coding section?
Answer: Four (A, B, C, and D)
The coding section uses four codes: A, B, C, and D.
An address has the correct street name but a house number above every listed range for that street. What code is assigned?
Answer: D
A number outside all listed ranges, even on a listed street, is coded D.
What happens to your score if you leave coding items blank to save time?
Answer: Blank items count against you, so educated coding is better
Unanswered items are not credited, so it is better to attempt each one.
In the Memory portion, the guide is removed after a study period of about how long?
Answer: A few minutes of dedicated memorization time
Test-takers get a short, few-minute study period to memorize the codes before the guide is hidden.
Which mental technique helps most when memorizing which streets belong to code A versus code B?
Answer: Association and grouping streets into memorable clusters
Associating and clustering streets under each code strengthens recall under time pressure.
An address reads '200 Pine Rd' but the guide only lists Pine Rd ranges of 1-150. What code is correct?
Answer: D
200 is beyond the 1-150 listed range for Pine Rd, so it is coded D.