How do I study for the USPS exam?
- The Study Guide. Understanding the exam itself is an important part of doing well on the exam, but you also need to take time to study.
- Create a Study Plan.
- Understand the Importance of the Personal Inventory Section.
- Don’t Wait to Take the USPS Exam.
- Pay Attention to Detail.
- Don’t Guess!
- Know that a “C” is Okay.
Is the USPS exam hard?
Overall good experience. The test takes between 30-45 mins. The 1st part of the 473 exam is fairly easy but is timed so you need to work quick and be accurate. The memory part is generally considered the hardest for most people unless you have a photographic memory.
What kind of questions are on the USPS exam?
Postal Exam 473 Breakdown
| Exam Section | Time Limit | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part A Address Checking | 11 minutes | 60 Multiple Choice |
| Part B Forms Completion | 30 minutes | 30 Multiple Choice |
| Part C (Section 1) Coding 6 minutes | 6 minutes | 36 Multiple Choice |
| Part C (Section 2) Memory 7 minutes | 7 minutes | 36 Multiple Choice |
What is a passing score on postal exam?
70
Postal exams 474, 475, 476 & 477 are used to fill over 95% of all entry level jobs. The highest possible score on these exams is 100, and 70 is passing. Putting this altogether, you need a score as close to 100 as you can possibly manage to get a job.
What happens after you take the 474 exam?
If you fail the 474 Postal Exam and get an ineligible status, you’ll be allowed to retake the test only after one year. If you’ve passed the exam and want to retake it to improve your score, you’ll have to wait 24 months before you can do so.
Are there any study guides for the Post Office exam?
These study guides have been revised to cover the Postal Service Exams™ #474, 475, 476, and 477 which are the tests now used for Post Office job applications (since April 1, 2019). Any preparation you find elsewhere for test #473 is now useless as that test is no longer given.
Which is the best way to prepare for the postal exam?
Postal Exam preparation requires you to study smart – not hard! To study smart, you need to: Professional postal exam prep products are the best way to prepare for your postal exam. Taking postal practice exams help you get used to what will be on the actual exam.
Are there different types of USPS postal exams?
There are 5 main postal exams offered by the USPS. Each postal exam is taken by candidates who are applying for different positions within the USPS. The content on the postal exam varies, but postal exam 474, 475, 476, and 477 all contain the same 3 sections:
Are there any subjective questions on the postal exam?
Please note that a lot of the questions on the various postal exams are subjective questions. The practice tests below cover the checking for errors sections found on the postal exams. You can view what is on each specific postal exam below.
