Systems at Work UPS

How many mail pieces does the United States Postal Service process daily?

• Millions

• Tens of millions

• Hundreds of millions

• Billions

Into how many main categories does the Postal Service separate mail?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the initial step in processing letters at a postal facility?

• Sorting by address

• Weighing

• Culling

• Stamping

What is the primary function of the Advanced Facer-Canceller System (AFCS) in mail processing?

• Sorting packages by size

• Delivering mail to homes

• Preparing letters for sorting and delivery

• Weighing large bundles of flats

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What is the primary function of the Flats Sequencing System (FSS)?

• To separate packages from flats.

• To sort flats into delivery order for postal carriers.

• To weigh and measure flats for proper postage.

• To load flats directly onto delivery trucks.

Why are packages particularly difficult to process by machine?

• They are often too heavy for the conveyor belts.

• They require manual scanning due to complex labels.

• They come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.

• They are frequently fragile and easily damaged.

What information does the Automated Package Processing System (APPS) determine about each package?

• Only the sender's name and return address.

• Package dimensions, weight, and proper postage.

• The type of contents inside the package.

• The exact time of day it was mailed.

What is the final step for mail at the post office before carriers take it out on their routes?

• Mail is loaded directly onto trucks from the processing plant.

• Postal workers separate mail for pickup and carriers gather it.

• Packages are re-scanned for final verification.

• All mail is bundled together regardless of type.