Postal Service exams, like test 473, are opened to the public to meet local staffing needs. Entry-level tests examine general aptitude and/or characteristics, not knowledge of facts. The test provides a screening process on job-related criteria for job applicants and allows applicants to compete for positions. The test is as follows: Part A: Address Checking Part A of test 473 consists of 60 items to be completed in 11 minutes. This is a test of your ability to compare two lists quickly and accurately. You will be shown a Correct List that contains addresses and ZIP codes. A List to be Checked will appear next to the Correct List. The List to be Checked also contains addresses and ZIP codes. The List to be Checked should be exactly the same as the Correct List, but it may contain errors. Part B: Forms Completion Part B of test 473 consists of 30 items to be completed in 15 minutes. This is a test of your ability to identify information needed to complete forms similar to those used by the Postal Service. You will be shown several forms on this test, along with several items about what information is required to complete each form. Each part of the form is labeled. Part C: Coding and Memory Part C of test 473 consists of two sections. The Coding section consists of 36 items to be completed in 6 minutes. The Memory section consists of 36 items to be completed in 7 minutes. This is a test of your ability to use codes quickly and accurately, both with a coding guide visible and from memory without using a guide. You will be shown a coding guide, along with several items that must be assigned a code. To the best of your ability, you must look up the correct code for each item and record your response on the answer sheet accurately and quickly. During the first section of the test part, you will be allowed to look at the coding guide while you assign codes. During the second section of the test part, you must assign codes based on your memory of the same coding guide. While the coding guide is visible, try to memorize as many of the codes as you can. These are the same codes that will be used in the memory section. Part D: Personal Characteristics and Experience Inventory Part D of the test consists of 236 test items to be completed in 90 minutes. The items in this test part assess several personal characteristics, tendencies, or experiences related to performing effectively as an employee of the Postal Service.

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