USPS Exam 421 Window Clerk Practice 2026(NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED
USPS Mission - CORRECT ANSWER Provide, trusted, affordable, universal
QUESTION :24-Hour Clock - CORRECT ANSWER Improve effectiveness through
standardization & innovation. End-to-end process to ensure mail is Collected, distributed, and
delivered. USPS runs on this.
QUESTION :Delivery Methods - CORRECT ANSWER Planes, trucks, cars, boats, bicycles, snow
mobiles, mules.
QUESTION :APC - CORRECT ANSWER Automated Postal Centers
QUESTION :Automated Postal Centers - CORRECT ANSWER Self-serve kiosks, commercial
retail outlets, banks, ATMs.
QUESTION :Mail Arrival Profile - CORRECT ANSWER Determines operational startup &
staffing.
QUESTION :CET - CORRECT ANSWER Critical Entry Time
QUESTION :Clearance Time - CORRECT ANSWER Mail is cleared for dispatch.
QUESTION :18:00 - CORRECT ANSWER Carriers in from street.
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QUESTION :20:00 - CORRECT ANSWER 80% of collection mail should be cancelled at the
P&DC.
QUESTION :23:00 - CORRECT ANSWER Out of primary processing.
QUESTION :24:00 - CORRECT ANSWER Secondary Operations Complete
QUESTION :04:00-09:00 - CORRECT ANSWER Distribute to DDC/DDU
QUESTION :07:00 - CORRECT ANSWER 100% of DPS 2nd pass complete.
QUESTION :Core Responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER Security, Sanctity, Preserve, Protect -
Instills customer confidence, projects positive public image, maintains competitive advantage,
protects privacy.
QUESTION :PolicyNet - CORRECT ANSWER Online resource to find handbooks, manuals,
publications.
QUESTION :Directives - CORRECT ANSWER Policies, Procedures, Regulations - Effects in four
ways: productivity, revenue, legal liability, customer service.
QUESTION :DMM - CORRECT ANSWER Domestic Mail Manual
QUESTION :Domestic Mail Manual - CORRECT ANSWER DMM - Policies, procedures and
regulatins for domestic mail. Information on extra services, postage prices, mail classes.
QUESTION :IMM - CORRECT ANSWER International Mail Manual
QUESTION :International Mail Manual - CORRECT ANSWER IMM - Mailing conditions for
each country, also includes a list of countries.
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QUESTION :ASM - CORRECT ANSWER Adminstrative Support Manual
QUESTION :Administrative Support Manual - CORRECT ANSWER Policies, procedures for
adminstrative and support functions. Information covering audits, investigations, communication,
facilities, equipment and privacy.
QUESTION :POM - CORRECT ANSWER Postal Operations Manual
QUESTION :Postal Operations Manual - CORRECT ANSWER Operations function of field
organizations. Information regarding retail, philatelic, collection, mail processing, transportation,
delivery, vehical operation.
QUESTION :ELM - CORRECT ANSWER Employee & Labor Relations Manual
QUESTION :Employee & Labor Relations Manual - CORRECT ANSWER Personnel policies and
regulations. Employee placement, pay, benefits, training, health and environment, labor relations.
QUESTION :F101 - CORRECT ANSWER Field Accounting Procedures
QUESTION :AS or MS - CORRECT ANSWER Handbook ID for Administrative Support Manual
(ASM)
QUESTION :DM - CORRECT ANSWER Handbook ID for Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
QUESTION :EL or P - CORRECT ANSWER Handbook ID for Employee & Labor Relations
Manual (ELM)
QUESTION :M - CORRECT ANSWER Handbook ID for Postal Operations Manual (POM) or
Administrative Support Manual (ASM)
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QUESTION :PO - CORRECT ANSWER Handbook ID for Postal Operations Manual (POM)
QUESTION :Publications - CORRECT ANSWER Primarily for public, marketing and mail
guidelines.
QUESTION :Postal Bulletin - CORRECT ANSWER Official source of updates and amendments
to current directives. Can be accessed through PolicyNet. Biweekly.
QUESTION :Postal Forms - CORRECT ANSWER Can be searched by title or number. Website
also provides links to OPM, GSA, TSH, OSHA, OWCP.
QUESTION :Publication 223 - CORRECT ANSWER Information regarding directives and forms
catalog.
QUESTION :#1 Business Goal - CORRECT ANSWER Strengthening customer relationship.
QUESTION :Value, Exceptional Service, Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER Will increase
revenue, missed opportunity is missed revenue, quality end-to-end service.
QUESTION :Building Customer Relationship - CORRECT ANSWER Positive attitude, Listening,
Communication, Adapting to change, Knowledge of products, Soliciting customer feedback.
QUESTION :What the postal service offers - CORRECT ANSWER Better value, presence in
every community, USPS.com, competitive pricing incentives.
QUESTION :Shipping Services - CORRECT ANSWER Priority, Express, Parcel Select, Parcel
Return Service, International Mail
QUESTION :Parcel Select - CORRECT ANSWER Entry points at DDU, SCF, NDC. Optional hold
for pickup. Pricing and volume incentives.
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