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POSTAL UNIT ASSIGNMENT

 

NAME:_________________________

Directions: Copy this page into a Word document and then answer the following questions using your textbook as a reference.  Submit your work via an email with the Word document attached.

1. Who can use the Periodicals postal rate?

 

 

 

2. T or F Priority mail refers to items weighing no more than 11 ounces and are sent by the fastest means available. [answer:___________]

3. ________________________ is the fastest postal service available for sending both letters and packages.

4. Eight express mail features are as follows:

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5. The four sub-classes of Parcel Post are:

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6. _______________________________ is the safest way to send valuable items through the mail system.

7. T or F First-class mail may be insured [answer:___________]

8. What is return receipt and restricted delivery?

 

 

 

 

 

9. T or F The USPS will hold mail at the post office for a maximum of 60 days. [answer:___________]

 

 

10. What are the four classifications of International Mail?

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11. List the four "well-known" private mail service companies:

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12. What does OCR stand for?

 

13. What does BCS stand for?

 

14. What are two methods a postage meter can be replenished?

 

 

15. T or F You can download postage from the internet and print it on an envelope. [answer:___________]

 

16. T or F Processing incoming mail via computer imaging and integration of fax and email into an electronic communication is one of several future mail trends. [answer:___________]