USPS Exam 421 Window Clerk Exam
End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of
clock the usps runs on - ANS-24 hour clock
Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. - ANS-
Domestic mail
sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail - ANS-
DMM- Domestic Mail Manual
sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail - ANS-IMM-
International Mail Manual
contains policies and procedures for administrative ad support functions within the
postal service - ANS-ASM-Administrative and Support Manual
all manuals are found on line via? - ANS-Policy Net
Guarantees overnight or next day delivery $100 insurance and free tracking - ANS-
Express Mail
Premier Shipping service of the USPS - ANS-Express Mail
Fast and affordable max 70lbs $50 insurance another premier shipping service of the
USPS 2-3 DAYS delivery - ANS-Priority Mail
Bulk mail usually handled at distribution centers - ANS-Parcel Select
Merchant pays postal fee returning merchandise bulk parcel return product - ANS-
Parcel Return Services
First class mail, periodicals, standard mail, package services - ANS-Mailing services
proof of mailing uses PS Form 3800 - ANS-Certified Mail
Provides up to $5000 in coverage extra service requires PS Form 3813 or 3813-p -
ANS-Insured Mail
Provides date and time of delivery, free when you purchase Priority mail now called
USPS Tracking - ANS-Delivery Confirmation
POM - ANS-Postal Operations Manual
Official Source for updates and updated bi-weekly - ANS-Postal bulletin
, Does this package contain anything liquid, fragile, potentially hazardous' such as/like
perfume or lithium batteries? - ANS-6 Part of HAZMAT question
Tells you when and how to display the POW flag - ANS-Postal Bulletin
POW - ANS-Prisoner of War
Bears only stamps as postage weights more than 13 oz and was not excepted at retail
counter. - ANS-Anonymous Mail
PVI - ANS-Postage Validation Imprinter
AMU - ANS-Anonymous Mail Unit
DDD1 - ANS-Weighs less than 13 oz
DDD2 - ANS-Weighs more than 13 oz
Magazines, newspaper, must be printed at least 4x's times a year from a creditable
organization - ANS-Periodicals
Parcel post, bonded printed matter media mail, library mail - ANS-package services
printed matter weighs less than 16 oz must pay annual presort fee min. of 200 pieces or
over 50 lbs - ANS-Standard Mail
can be used for gifts weighs up to 70lbs measures max of 130in price based on weigh
distance and shape - ANS-Parcel Post
Delivery time 2-3 days( not guaranteed ) - ANS-Priority Mail
Delivery time 1-2 days ( overnight and next day ) * Guaranteed - ANS-Express mail (
Priority Mail Express )
Letters size max - ANS-6 1/8in in height and 11 1/2in in length max 1/4in in thickness
Flats size max - ANS-15in in length and 12in in height and 3/4in in thickness
Machinable Parcels - ANS-min 3in max 17in weight 6 oz min and 25lbs max
Rolls that are longer than machinable parcels - ANS-Irregular Parcels
How many zones - ANS-8
effects zones 1-4 piece weighs less than 20lbs but longer than 84in and is charged the
20lb price - ANS-Balloon Price
End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of
clock the usps runs on - ANS-24 hour clock
Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. - ANS-
Domestic mail
sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail - ANS-
DMM- Domestic Mail Manual
sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail - ANS-IMM-
International Mail Manual
contains policies and procedures for administrative ad support functions within the
postal service - ANS-ASM-Administrative and Support Manual
all manuals are found on line via? - ANS-Policy Net
Guarantees overnight or next day delivery $100 insurance and free tracking - ANS-
Express Mail
Premier Shipping service of the USPS - ANS-Express Mail
Fast and affordable max 70lbs $50 insurance another premier shipping service of the
USPS 2-3 DAYS delivery - ANS-Priority Mail
Bulk mail usually handled at distribution centers - ANS-Parcel Select
Merchant pays postal fee returning merchandise bulk parcel return product - ANS-
Parcel Return Services
First class mail, periodicals, standard mail, package services - ANS-Mailing services
proof of mailing uses PS Form 3800 - ANS-Certified Mail
Provides up to $5000 in coverage extra service requires PS Form 3813 or 3813-p -
ANS-Insured Mail
Provides date and time of delivery, free when you purchase Priority mail now called
USPS Tracking - ANS-Delivery Confirmation
POM - ANS-Postal Operations Manual
Official Source for updates and updated bi-weekly - ANS-Postal bulletin
, Does this package contain anything liquid, fragile, potentially hazardous' such as/like
perfume or lithium batteries? - ANS-6 Part of HAZMAT question
Tells you when and how to display the POW flag - ANS-Postal Bulletin
POW - ANS-Prisoner of War
Bears only stamps as postage weights more than 13 oz and was not excepted at retail
counter. - ANS-Anonymous Mail
PVI - ANS-Postage Validation Imprinter
AMU - ANS-Anonymous Mail Unit
DDD1 - ANS-Weighs less than 13 oz
DDD2 - ANS-Weighs more than 13 oz
Magazines, newspaper, must be printed at least 4x's times a year from a creditable
organization - ANS-Periodicals
Parcel post, bonded printed matter media mail, library mail - ANS-package services
printed matter weighs less than 16 oz must pay annual presort fee min. of 200 pieces or
over 50 lbs - ANS-Standard Mail
can be used for gifts weighs up to 70lbs measures max of 130in price based on weigh
distance and shape - ANS-Parcel Post
Delivery time 2-3 days( not guaranteed ) - ANS-Priority Mail
Delivery time 1-2 days ( overnight and next day ) * Guaranteed - ANS-Express mail (
Priority Mail Express )
Letters size max - ANS-6 1/8in in height and 11 1/2in in length max 1/4in in thickness
Flats size max - ANS-15in in length and 12in in height and 3/4in in thickness
Machinable Parcels - ANS-min 3in max 17in weight 6 oz min and 25lbs max
Rolls that are longer than machinable parcels - ANS-Irregular Parcels
How many zones - ANS-8
effects zones 1-4 piece weighs less than 20lbs but longer than 84in and is charged the
20lb price - ANS-Balloon Price
