EXAM 421 WINDOW CLERK

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EXAM 421 WINDOW CLERK

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Question 1: First-Class Mail

Answer:

Items that consist of handwritten or typewritten personal correspondence such as bills, statements of account, postcards, and BRM must be mailed First Class Mail, Priority, or upgraded to Priority Mail Express

Question 2: Processing Categories

Answer:

Letters, Flats, Machinable Parcels, Irregular Parcels, and Outside Parcels.

Question 3: Periodicals

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Authorized publications such as magazines and newspapers whose primary purpose is transmitting information, Must be published at least four times a year at a stated frequency

Question 4: Direct Service Money Order

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(Pink) Used for international service, maximum amount is determined by each country, but no more than $700. Photo ID is required if the transfer is past maximum limit

Question 5: HAZMAT

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Are substances or materials containing a chemical or infectious biological substance in a quantity and/or form that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported in commerce, and which pose a risk to the safety and health of USPS employees if not handled properly.

Question 6: IMM

Answer:

International Mail Manual; sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing international mail

Question 7: DMM

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Domestic Mail Manual; sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail services

Question 8: Outside Parcels

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Length more than 27", or height than 17", or thickness more than 17". Weight more than 25 pounds or 15 pounds if identified as high density. Rolls and tubes longer than 26". Maximum weight for all parcels in 70 pounds. However length and girth combined can be up to 130" for Standard Post

Question 9: Caller Service

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A premium service for people and companies that need more pickup times than Firm Holdout and/or have more mail than the largest box in your office will hold daily.

Question 10: Passport Applications

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Only in designated post offices are passport applications accepted.

Question 11: Library Mail

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Content is limited to books, sounds recordings, academic theses and certain other items. Must be sent to, from or between educational organizations, museums and other qualified organizations. Can weigh no more than 70 pounds

Question 12: Priority Mail Flat-Rate Shipping

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Priority Mail Flat-Rate Envelopes and Boxes allow customers to packages for one price regardless of the weight or domestic destination. If it fits, it ships! Any amount of material, up to 70 lbs may be mailed.

Question 13: Package Intercept

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Enables customers to redirect delivery of mailpieces. It is also a domestic service

Question 14: Restricted Delivery

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Ensures that mail is delivered only to a specific addressee or the addressee's authorized agent. The addressee must be an individual specified by name. Mailpieces for minors or persons under guardianship may be delivered to their parents or guardians.

Question 15: PS Form 3811

Answer:

Return Receipt (Domestic)

Question 16: POM

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Postal Operation Manual; sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures govern operational functions

Question 17: PAN

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Primary Account Number

Question 18: Anonymous Mail

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Any mailpiece that bears only stamps as postage, weighs more than 13 ounces and was not accepted by an employee at a retail counter.

Question 19: PS Form 6401

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Money Order Inquiry. For both Domestic and International Money Orders

Question 20: Postage Validation Imprinter

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The acronym for this is PVI

Question 21: Insured Mail

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Provides indemnity coverage for merchandise sent through the mail if the item is damaged, or lost while in the possession of the Postal Service. If insured over $200 then signature of receipt is obtained from recipient.

Question 22: PS Form 1412

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Daily Financial Report

Question 23: FinCEN

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The Financial Crime Enforcement Network, oversees the BSA compliance.

Question 24: PS Form 2865

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Return Receipt for International Mail

Question 25: Individual Accountability

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A unit where each sales and services associates have stamp stock assigned to him/her, and is accountable for any losses.

Question 26: Domestic Money Orders

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(Green) Available to all 50 states, U.S. territories and possessions, APO/FPO addresses, and U.S.embassies in foreign countries. Maximum amount is $1,000 with a two-tier fee.