Postal Exam 421 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List the 7 Mailing Services - CORRECT ANSWER -First-Class Mail, Periodicals,
Standard Mail, Package Services, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, Standard
Post, Extra Services
First-Class Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -Personal correspondence, 13 oz or less, sealed
against inspection, 1-3 business days, classified as a Mailing Service
Periodicals - CORRECT ANSWER -Magazines and Newspapers, accepted at Business
Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) only.
Mailing Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Those products in which the Postal Service has
no competition from other delivery companies.
Shipping Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Those products in which the Postal Service is
competitive with other delivery companies.
Which services are competitive with other delivery companies? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shipping Services
Which services are not competitive with other delivery companies? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Mailing Services
Standard Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to send printed matter, flyers, advertising,
newsletters, catalogs and small packages.
Mailers must have at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of pieces per mailing - CORRECT
ANSWER -Standard Mail
, Must published at least four times a year at a stated frequency - CORRECT ANSWER -
Periodicals. (a category of Mailing Services)
Package Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Consists of Bound Printed Matter, Library
Mail and Media Mail. Package Services is one subsection of USPS Mailing Services.
Bound Printed Matter - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the Package Services which is
considered a USPS Mailing Service. Sheets must be permanently bound by secure fasteners.
Library Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the Package Services which is considered a
USPS Mailing Service. Content is limited to books, sound recordings, academic theses, etc. Must
be sent between educational organizations, museums and other qualified organizations.
Media Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the 3 Package Services, which are a subset of
Domestic Mailing Services. Cannot contain advertising. Limited to books, sound recordings,
recorded video tapes, printed music, recorded computer-readable media, such as CD's, DVD's,
and certain other items.
What are the three Package Services products USPS offers as mailing services? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail
Standard Post - CORRECT ANSWER -Falls under Mailing Services. Gifts and
merchandise. Pricing is based on weight, distance, and shape.
Extra Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Enhancements that provide greater security and
accountability of mailpieces, for a fee in addition to postage. Falls under mailing services
Which Extra Services provide proof of mailing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Certificate of
mailing, 3817. Certified Mail, 3800.
Which Extra Services provide protection in transit? - CORRECT ANSWER -Insured
Mail, 3813 and 3813-P. Registered Mail, 3806
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List the 7 Mailing Services - CORRECT ANSWER -First-Class Mail, Periodicals,
Standard Mail, Package Services, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, Standard
Post, Extra Services
First-Class Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -Personal correspondence, 13 oz or less, sealed
against inspection, 1-3 business days, classified as a Mailing Service
Periodicals - CORRECT ANSWER -Magazines and Newspapers, accepted at Business
Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) only.
Mailing Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Those products in which the Postal Service has
no competition from other delivery companies.
Shipping Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Those products in which the Postal Service is
competitive with other delivery companies.
Which services are competitive with other delivery companies? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shipping Services
Which services are not competitive with other delivery companies? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Mailing Services
Standard Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to send printed matter, flyers, advertising,
newsletters, catalogs and small packages.
Mailers must have at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of pieces per mailing - CORRECT
ANSWER -Standard Mail
, Must published at least four times a year at a stated frequency - CORRECT ANSWER -
Periodicals. (a category of Mailing Services)
Package Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Consists of Bound Printed Matter, Library
Mail and Media Mail. Package Services is one subsection of USPS Mailing Services.
Bound Printed Matter - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the Package Services which is
considered a USPS Mailing Service. Sheets must be permanently bound by secure fasteners.
Library Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the Package Services which is considered a
USPS Mailing Service. Content is limited to books, sound recordings, academic theses, etc. Must
be sent between educational organizations, museums and other qualified organizations.
Media Mail - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the 3 Package Services, which are a subset of
Domestic Mailing Services. Cannot contain advertising. Limited to books, sound recordings,
recorded video tapes, printed music, recorded computer-readable media, such as CD's, DVD's,
and certain other items.
What are the three Package Services products USPS offers as mailing services? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail
Standard Post - CORRECT ANSWER -Falls under Mailing Services. Gifts and
merchandise. Pricing is based on weight, distance, and shape.
Extra Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Enhancements that provide greater security and
accountability of mailpieces, for a fee in addition to postage. Falls under mailing services
Which Extra Services provide proof of mailing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Certificate of
mailing, 3817. Certified Mail, 3800.
Which Extra Services provide protection in transit? - CORRECT ANSWER -Insured
Mail, 3813 and 3813-P. Registered Mail, 3806
