NEW 2022 USPS SSA EXAM
Registered Mail - answerFirst-Class and Priority service
only. Most secure service the post office offers.
$50,000 insurance and free tracking included.
International Shipping/Mailing Methods (5) - answerGlobal Express
Guaranteed (GXG) Priority Mail Express International (PMEI)
Priority Mail International
(PMI) First Class Package
International First Class
Mail International
Balloon Price - answer- 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 - answer- Applies to Retail Ground only
- More than 108" but less than 130" in total length and girth
Dimensional Weight Pricing - answer- 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 - answerThis allows customers to return merchandise to
merchants without having to pay postage (postage has already been prepaid by the
merchant).
,Priority Mail Express - answer- Guaranteed 1-2 day delivery (domestic)
- Includes $100 insurance and free tracking
Priority Mail - answer- 1-3 day delivery
- Includes tracking and $50 worth of insurance
- For domestic packages weighing up to 70 lbs and 108"
Domestic Mail - answerConsists of items sent within the United States, its
territories, possessions, APO's, FPO's, DPO's, and the UN.
Mailing Services (6) - answerServices 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) - answerServices 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. - answerSquarely face the
person Open your posture
Lean towards the sender
Eye contact
Relax while attending
First Class Package Service (Retail) - answer3-5 Days for
delivery Must weigh 13 oz. or less
Includes Tracking
Periodicals - answerItems published at least 4 times a year from a known publisher.
USPS Marketing Mail (includes EDDM) - answerConsists of printed matter, flyers,
advertising, catalogs, newsletters and small packages.
- Must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing
Certified Mail Service - answer- 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) - answer- 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.
Registered Mail - answerFirst-Class and Priority service
only. Most secure service the post office offers.
$50,000 insurance and free tracking included.
International Shipping/Mailing Methods (5) - answerGlobal Express
Guaranteed (GXG) Priority Mail Express International (PMEI)
Priority Mail International
(PMI) First Class Package
International First Class
Mail International
Balloon Price - answer- 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 - answer- Applies to Retail Ground only
- More than 108" but less than 130" in total length and girth
Dimensional Weight Pricing - answer- 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 - answerThis allows customers to return merchandise to
merchants without having to pay postage (postage has already been prepaid by the
merchant).
,Priority Mail Express - answer- Guaranteed 1-2 day delivery (domestic)
- Includes $100 insurance and free tracking
Priority Mail - answer- 1-3 day delivery
- Includes tracking and $50 worth of insurance
- For domestic packages weighing up to 70 lbs and 108"
Domestic Mail - answerConsists of items sent within the United States, its
territories, possessions, APO's, FPO's, DPO's, and the UN.
Mailing Services (6) - answerServices 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) - answerServices 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. - answerSquarely face the
person Open your posture
Lean towards the sender
Eye contact
Relax while attending
First Class Package Service (Retail) - answer3-5 Days for
delivery Must weigh 13 oz. or less
Includes Tracking
Periodicals - answerItems published at least 4 times a year from a known publisher.
USPS Marketing Mail (includes EDDM) - answerConsists of printed matter, flyers,
advertising, catalogs, newsletters and small packages.
- Must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing
Certified Mail Service - answer- 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) - answer- 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.
