POSTAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
FCM international - ANSWER--delivery standard varies by destination
-max weight 4 lbs
-if weigh less than 16 oz. no custom form requried
-dutiable items- form 2976
-Extra Services: certificate of mailing, registered mail, return receipt
PME International - ANSWER--3-5 business days
-includes insurance up to $100 for documents and $200 for merchandise
-return receipt included
-coins, jewelry, watches prohibited in this
Global Express Guaranteed - ANSWER--1-3 business days
-item (form) 11FGG1
Priority Mail International - ANSWER--6-10 business days
-documents and merchandise
-small flat rate box and flat rate envelope not included in indemnity coverage; rest of
PM International is
-Form 2976
-regular, medium, and large flat rate box have 20 lb weight limit
confirmation services (2) - ANSWER-delivery information on mail piece for fee
-USPS Tracking & Signature Confirmation
USPS Tracking - ANSWER--date, ZIP Code, and time article was delivered
-label 400
Signature Confirmation - ANSWER--requiring signature from person who accepts
package
-Form 153
insured mail - ANSWER--indemnity coverage for merchandise sent through mail that
damaged/lost while at USPS
-will reimburse for actual value, repair, or insurance
-may purchase up to $5000
-Form 3813 up to $200- no signature
-Form 3813-P up to $5000- needs signature
certified mail - ANSWER--proof of mailing, date/time item delivered, or attempt
-form 3800
COD - ANSWER--merchandise for which recipient pays for once delivered
-postage/merchandise reimbursed same day/next day
-Form 3816
, -maximum amount collectible from recipient and indemnity for failure to collect is
$1000
registered mail - ANSWER--most secure service
-system of receipts utilized to monitor movement of Registered Mail
-kept separate from ordinary mail
-can't be used w/ PME
-postal insurance provided up to $25,000
-Form 3806 and label 200
extra services - ANSWER--certificate of mailing, restricted delivery, return receipt,
return receipt for merchandise, special handling
-(already mentioned) certified mailing, insured mail, registered mail, COD, USPS
Tracking, signature confirmation
certificate of mailing - ANSWER--provides proof of date mail was presented to Post
Office for mailing
-form 3817
restricted delivery - ANSWER--ensure that mail is delivered only to a specific
addressee or addressee's authorized agent
-addressee specified by name
-endorsed RESTRICTED DELIVERY
-available for mail sent Registered, Certified, COD, Insured Mail
return receipt - ANSWER--provides evidence of delivery including date and recipient
signature
-3811- Return Receipt (green)
-if you choose this option electronically, will get a PDF in email w/ info and form 3849
(sorry we missed you)
return receipt for merchandise - ANSWER--provides mailer w/ mailing receipt and
return receipt
-for merchandise!!!!
-form 3804
special handling - ANSWER--provides preferential handling to practicable extent
-NOT preferential delivery
-meant for unusual items that need to be handled specially through mail
-i.e. live poultry and bees
library mail - ANSWER--books, sound recordings, academic theses, etc.
-no ads
-must be sent to/from educational organizations, museums, other organizations
-name of organization shown in either address
media mail - ANSWER-books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed
music, recorded computer-readable media CDs DVDs
-no ads unless advertising about books
VERIFIED ANSWERS
FCM international - ANSWER--delivery standard varies by destination
-max weight 4 lbs
-if weigh less than 16 oz. no custom form requried
-dutiable items- form 2976
-Extra Services: certificate of mailing, registered mail, return receipt
PME International - ANSWER--3-5 business days
-includes insurance up to $100 for documents and $200 for merchandise
-return receipt included
-coins, jewelry, watches prohibited in this
Global Express Guaranteed - ANSWER--1-3 business days
-item (form) 11FGG1
Priority Mail International - ANSWER--6-10 business days
-documents and merchandise
-small flat rate box and flat rate envelope not included in indemnity coverage; rest of
PM International is
-Form 2976
-regular, medium, and large flat rate box have 20 lb weight limit
confirmation services (2) - ANSWER-delivery information on mail piece for fee
-USPS Tracking & Signature Confirmation
USPS Tracking - ANSWER--date, ZIP Code, and time article was delivered
-label 400
Signature Confirmation - ANSWER--requiring signature from person who accepts
package
-Form 153
insured mail - ANSWER--indemnity coverage for merchandise sent through mail that
damaged/lost while at USPS
-will reimburse for actual value, repair, or insurance
-may purchase up to $5000
-Form 3813 up to $200- no signature
-Form 3813-P up to $5000- needs signature
certified mail - ANSWER--proof of mailing, date/time item delivered, or attempt
-form 3800
COD - ANSWER--merchandise for which recipient pays for once delivered
-postage/merchandise reimbursed same day/next day
-Form 3816
, -maximum amount collectible from recipient and indemnity for failure to collect is
$1000
registered mail - ANSWER--most secure service
-system of receipts utilized to monitor movement of Registered Mail
-kept separate from ordinary mail
-can't be used w/ PME
-postal insurance provided up to $25,000
-Form 3806 and label 200
extra services - ANSWER--certificate of mailing, restricted delivery, return receipt,
return receipt for merchandise, special handling
-(already mentioned) certified mailing, insured mail, registered mail, COD, USPS
Tracking, signature confirmation
certificate of mailing - ANSWER--provides proof of date mail was presented to Post
Office for mailing
-form 3817
restricted delivery - ANSWER--ensure that mail is delivered only to a specific
addressee or addressee's authorized agent
-addressee specified by name
-endorsed RESTRICTED DELIVERY
-available for mail sent Registered, Certified, COD, Insured Mail
return receipt - ANSWER--provides evidence of delivery including date and recipient
signature
-3811- Return Receipt (green)
-if you choose this option electronically, will get a PDF in email w/ info and form 3849
(sorry we missed you)
return receipt for merchandise - ANSWER--provides mailer w/ mailing receipt and
return receipt
-for merchandise!!!!
-form 3804
special handling - ANSWER--provides preferential handling to practicable extent
-NOT preferential delivery
-meant for unusual items that need to be handled specially through mail
-i.e. live poultry and bees
library mail - ANSWER--books, sound recordings, academic theses, etc.
-no ads
-must be sent to/from educational organizations, museums, other organizations
-name of organization shown in either address
media mail - ANSWER-books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed
music, recorded computer-readable media CDs DVDs
-no ads unless advertising about books
