USPS SSA Exam 2024/143 Questions and
Answers/A+ Graded
Registered Mail - -First-Class and Priority service only.
Most secure service the post office offers.
$50,000 insurance and free tracking included.
-International Shipping/Mailing Methods (5) - -Global Express Guaranteed
(GXG)
Priority Mail Express International (PMEI)
Priority Mail International (PMI)
First Class Package International
First Class Mail International
-Balloon Price - -- Applies to Retail Ground (all zones)
- Applies to Priority Mail (zones 1-4)
- Weighs under 20 pounds
- Measures more than 84" (but less than 108") in total length and girth.
-Oversize Price - -- Applies to Retail Ground only
- More than 108" but less than 130" in total length and girth
-Dimensional Weight Pricing - -- Applies to Priority Mail
- Addressed to zones 5-9
- Measures (L x W x H) over one cubic foot or 1,728 cubic inches
-Parcel Return Service - -This allows customers to return merchandise to
merchants without having to pay postage (postage has already been prepaid
by the merchant).
-Priority Mail Express - -- Guaranteed 1-2 day delivery (domestic)
- Includes $100 insurance and free tracking
-Priority Mail - -- 1-3 day delivery
- Includes tracking and $50 worth of insurance
- For domestic packages weighing up to 70 lbs and 108"
-Domestic Mail - -Consists of items sent within the United States, its
territories, possessions, APO's, FPO's, DPO's, and the UN.
-Mailing Services (6) - -Services for which USPS does not have to compete
for business (Market Dominant).
- First Class Mail
- Periodicals
, - USPS Marketing Mail (EDDM)
- Media Mail
- Library Mail
- Extra Services
-Shipping Services (6) - -Services where the USPS competes with other
companies, such as UPS and FedEx.
- Priority Mail Express
- Priority Mail
- First Class Package Service
- Retail Ground
- Parcel Return Service
- International Mail
-S.O.L.E.R. - -Squarely face the person
Open your posture
Lean towards the sender
Eye contact
Relax while attending
-First Class Package Service (Retail) - -3-5 Days for delivery
Must weigh 13 oz. or less
Includes Tracking
-Periodicals - -Items published at least 4 times a year from a known
publisher.
-USPS Marketing Mail (includes EDDM) - -Consists of printed matter, flyers,
advertising, catalogs, newsletters and small packages.
- Must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing
-Certified Mail Service - -- Provides customers with proof of mailing and the
date and time the item was delivered or delivery was attempted.
- Limited Tracking
- Legally Binding
-Collect on Delivery (COD) - -- Used to mail merchandise for which the
mailer has not yet been paid.
- Articles are covered against loss, damage, rifling, and failure to remit fees.
- Indemnity coverage up to $1,000.
- Requires a five-part form.
-PS Form 3811
PS Form 3811-A
Electronic - -The three types of Return Receipts:
- Return Receipt
Answers/A+ Graded
Registered Mail - -First-Class and Priority service only.
Most secure service the post office offers.
$50,000 insurance and free tracking included.
-International Shipping/Mailing Methods (5) - -Global Express Guaranteed
(GXG)
Priority Mail Express International (PMEI)
Priority Mail International (PMI)
First Class Package International
First Class Mail International
-Balloon Price - -- Applies to Retail Ground (all zones)
- Applies to Priority Mail (zones 1-4)
- Weighs under 20 pounds
- Measures more than 84" (but less than 108") in total length and girth.
-Oversize Price - -- Applies to Retail Ground only
- More than 108" but less than 130" in total length and girth
-Dimensional Weight Pricing - -- Applies to Priority Mail
- Addressed to zones 5-9
- Measures (L x W x H) over one cubic foot or 1,728 cubic inches
-Parcel Return Service - -This allows customers to return merchandise to
merchants without having to pay postage (postage has already been prepaid
by the merchant).
-Priority Mail Express - -- Guaranteed 1-2 day delivery (domestic)
- Includes $100 insurance and free tracking
-Priority Mail - -- 1-3 day delivery
- Includes tracking and $50 worth of insurance
- For domestic packages weighing up to 70 lbs and 108"
-Domestic Mail - -Consists of items sent within the United States, its
territories, possessions, APO's, FPO's, DPO's, and the UN.
-Mailing Services (6) - -Services for which USPS does not have to compete
for business (Market Dominant).
- First Class Mail
- Periodicals
, - USPS Marketing Mail (EDDM)
- Media Mail
- Library Mail
- Extra Services
-Shipping Services (6) - -Services where the USPS competes with other
companies, such as UPS and FedEx.
- Priority Mail Express
- Priority Mail
- First Class Package Service
- Retail Ground
- Parcel Return Service
- International Mail
-S.O.L.E.R. - -Squarely face the person
Open your posture
Lean towards the sender
Eye contact
Relax while attending
-First Class Package Service (Retail) - -3-5 Days for delivery
Must weigh 13 oz. or less
Includes Tracking
-Periodicals - -Items published at least 4 times a year from a known
publisher.
-USPS Marketing Mail (includes EDDM) - -Consists of printed matter, flyers,
advertising, catalogs, newsletters and small packages.
- Must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing
-Certified Mail Service - -- Provides customers with proof of mailing and the
date and time the item was delivered or delivery was attempted.
- Limited Tracking
- Legally Binding
-Collect on Delivery (COD) - -- Used to mail merchandise for which the
mailer has not yet been paid.
- Articles are covered against loss, damage, rifling, and failure to remit fees.
- Indemnity coverage up to $1,000.
- Requires a five-part form.
-PS Form 3811
PS Form 3811-A
Electronic - -The three types of Return Receipts:
- Return Receipt
