Exam Questions Flashcards
How does the USPS operate?
As a business
What is the F1?
Financial Accounting and Reporting handbook
Where do you check for lost or stolen money orders?
Postal Bulletin
How often is the Postal Bulletin printed?
Bi Weekly
What are the two types of HazMat?
Declared & Undeclared
How do you handle declared HazMat?
In a separate metal container
What is Anonymous Mail?
Over 13 Oz, with postage stamps, not face to face
What is the most economical way to send books?
Media Mail
What is needed if FCMI contain merchandise?
PS 2976 Customs form R
What are features of GXG ( Global Express Guaranteed )?
Guaranteed delivery tracking and tracing first $100.00 insurance
What are the two types of insurance?
Without a signature (up to $500.00, with a signature ( over $500.00 up to $5000.00)
How is Certified mail dispatched?
In the regular mail
What service is not available with Certified mail?
Insurance
When can you use a Firm Book?
With 3 or more pieces of accountable mail at one time
What is our must secure service?
Registered Mail
What is the maximum amount of insurance on a registered piece of mail ?
50,000.00 can carry up to $15,000,000.00
What is printed in the security thread?
USPS
How can Money Orders be paid for?
Cash, Debit Card, Travelers Check
Who’s job is it to protect the mail and investigate fraud, waste and abuse?
The OIG
How long do you have to file an appeal of a denied claim?
60 days
What is the term for stamp collecting
Philately
What are IRC’s redeemable for?
1 oz. international postage
What are commemorative stamps?
The honor people, places and events and are printed for a certain amount of time
What level of security are given to Postal funds?
Level 1 the highest level
What does POS stand for?
Point of Service
What does PVI stand for?
Postage Validation Imprinter
What is the DMM?
Domestic Mail Manual
What is the IMM?
International Mail Manual
Where are drawer audits done?
In a quiet place away from the window
What is your job title?
SSA Sales of Services Associate
What AIC is cash retained is entered into?
AIC 753 Cash retained today
What do you do if a credit card is not signed?
Request another form of payment
What can not be purchased w/ credit card?
Employees shortage, money orders, precancelled stamps
What is the cash back option on Debit cards?
$50.00
What is an MP-1 and what color is it?
Direct service money order, Pink
What are the two types of Money Orders?
Domestic and Direct service
Where do you place bait Money Orders?
Under the highest bill in your drawer
What are Bait Money Orders used for
To aid Postal Inspector in Burglary and robbery investigations
What is the name of an 8105A
Funds Transaction Report
How often must you send in the 8105-A reports?
Daily, to the address shown on the form
What is money by wire transfer service?
Dinero Seguro
What is the maximum amount for a Domestic Money order?
$1000.00
Where and when do you fill out the 8105-B?
After the customer leaves away from the window
When do you fill 8105-A?
Purchase of $3000.00 or more or case $10,000.00 or more in a day
Who is the watermark?
Ben Franklin
What is the largest size for Standard Post ( Retail Ground )?
130”
What are the 5 processing categories?
Letters, Flats, Machinable Parcels, Irregular Parcels and outside Parcels
What automatically comes with Priority Mail Express?
Tracking, first $100.00 Insurance, free packaging
What are the guaranteed times for Priority Mail Express HFPU?
10:30 am or 3 pm
What is the guarantee on?
The attempt, end of day
What are the four types of Priority Mail Express?
PO to addressee, Military, International and HFPU
What are the determining factors for dimensional weight?
Length x width x height
Balloon rate can apply to which classes of mail?
Priority Mail zones 1-4 and ALL Standard Post
What is the balloon rate?
over 84” under 20 lb.’s pays 20 lb. rate
Dimensional Weight can be applied to which class of mail?
Priority Mail zones 5-8
What is the shortest period to rent a PO box?
3 months, if paid online
What is Caller service?
A premium service for customers that need more pickup times or large volume
What is the grace period for PO Box rentals?
10 Days
If additional verification is needed on a PO Box how many days are allowed?
3 Days
How many size Post Office Boxes are available?
5, but not all sizes are available in every office
What is a Return Receipt for Merchandise?
Proof of delivery for merchandise
Who determined the insurance amount (value) and how?
The sender and full value
Who seals the registered?
The sender
How must Registered Mail be transported and stored?
Hand to hand with signatures, securely, under lock and key
Who determines value of COD or merchandise insurance?
The sender
What is the maximum amount of a COD?
$1,000.00
How can a COD be paid for?
Cash, Check or Debit cards (at retail only)
Who gets refund for complete loss?
The sender
Who, in the Postal Service are the primary contact with customers?
SSA
How must each customers transaction start?
With a smile
When dealing with the customer what must you keep/maintain?
Eye contact
What are the four components of G.I.S.T.?
Great, Inspire, Suggest and Thank
What do you ask in the Inquire part of G.I.S.T.?
Is it Liquid, Fragile, Perishable or Potentially hazardous or contain lithium batteries or perfume
In what part of G.I.S.T. do you inform?
Suggest
What are the 3 P’s?
Personal, Postal and Professional
Who’s job is it to generate revenue?
Everybody’s
What does it mean when you are selling the “maximum value” to the customer?
Meeting or exceeding customers needs. Matching their needs to our services and products.
What is Special Handling?
Special handling when possible but not preferential delivery