USPS Error Detection Address and ZIP Code Matching Questions and Answers Flashcards
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The intended address is 8831 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070. The mail sorting system recorded 8831 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77700. What went wrong?
Answer: The ZIP code has an incorrect repeated digit
The ZIP code 77070 was entered as 77700, replacing the trailing 70 with 00.
A letter is addressed to 156 Magnolia Ln, Savannah, GA 31401. The automated scan reads 156 Magnolia Ln, Savannah, GA 31410. Is there an error?
Answer: Yes, the last two ZIP code digits are transposed
The ZIP code 31401 was captured as 31410, with the final two digits swapped.
The correct mailing address is 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. The label reads 4400 Massachussetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. What error is present?
Answer: The state name Massachusetts has an extra 's'
Massachusetts is misspelled as Massachussetts with a doubled 's' before the 't'.
A parcel is addressed to 7219 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34119. The database entry shows 7219 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34119. What action should be taken?
Answer: No correction is needed
The database entry matches the parcel address exactly in all fields.
The source address reads 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. The forwarding label shows 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60116. Identify the issue.
Answer: The ZIP code digits have been rearranged
The ZIP code 60611 was recorded as 60116, with the last three digits rearranged.
An express mail piece lists 3305 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The scan entry reads 3305 W Temple St, Los Angles, CA 90026. What must be corrected?
Answer: The city name is missing a letter
Los Angeles is misspelled as Los Angles, with the second 'e' omitted from Angeles.