Numeric Sequence Comparison Flashcards

Compare the sector route codes: Code A: 17-BR-0092 Code B: 17-BR-0092

Answer: The codes are identical

Both Code A and Code B are completely identical with no differences in any segment.

A postal clerk compares two lists of street numbers: List A: 210, 212, 214, 216, 220 List B: 210, 212, 214, 216, 218

Answer: List A skips 218

List A skips even number 218 and jumps to 220, while List B ends correctly at 218.

Identify the digit error in this tracking number pair: Original: 9202 4901 0025 6399 Copy: 9202 4901 0025 6993

Answer: Group 4 has an error

Group 4 is '6399' in the original but '6993' in the copy — the middle two digits '39' are replaced by '99' and '3' is moved.

A supervisor reviews two daily sort tallies: Tally A: 3,412 | 1,087 | 2,756 Tally B: 3,412 | 1,078 | 2,756

Answer: Second tally differs

The second tally is 1,087 in Tally A but 1,078 in Tally B — the last two digits are transposed.

Which ZIP code differs from the reference '30301'? A: 30301 B: 30301 C: 30031 D: 30301

Answer: Option C

Option C shows '30031' instead of '30301' — the third and fourth digits '30' are rearranged to '03'.

Compare these two sequences of PO Box numbers assigned in a batch: Batch A: 5500–5509 Batch B: 5500–5590

Answer: Batch A has the correct upper limit

A 10-unit batch starting at 5500 should end at 5509; Batch B shows 5590, which is a transposition error.

A carrier compares two package ID sequences: Seq A: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Seq B: 001, 002, 003, 005, 004

Answer: Seq B has the last two IDs in reversed order

Seq B lists '005' before '004', reversing the correct ascending order of the final two IDs.