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USPS Postal Exams 474-477 - A Brief Overview

Prepare for USPS Exams 474-477 with our free 2025 practice tests and expert tips.

This free USPS Postal Service Exam practice test contains sample questions and answers and a detailed description of the USPS 474, USPS 475, USPS 476, and USPS 477 exams. Below you will find practice for 6 sections and which of the USPS tests they will appear in:

Work Scenarios: 474, 475, 476 & 477
Check for Errors: 475 & 476
What Drives You: 474, 475, 476 & 477
Work Your Register: 477
Describe Your Approach: 474, 475, 476 & 477
Tell Us Your Story: 474, 475, 476 & 477

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Used in all USPS exams (The first example correlates with the USPS 474 and 475 exams, while the second example correlates with the USPS 476 and 477 exams).

Work Scenarios - Example 1

Read the following description and choose what will you most and least likely do:

You are doing a big task that is urgent. One of your colleagues proposes a work method that will shorten the time, but you think it may be unsafe.

A . Don’t change your method since it might be unsafe. Inform your supervisor if you see that you'll have a delay with finishing the task.

B . Share your thoughts with the colleague and explain why you think it might be unsafe. Make sure she doesn’t endanger herself.

C. Give the colleague's idea a try, but resume with your previous method if it seems unsafe.

D. Consult with your supervisor. He may have an idea of how to do the job safely.

View Explanation

Most likely: C
Least likely: A

There are two contradicting values in this question: meeting deadlines and working safely. Safety should always be your top priority; however, in the presented situation, you are not 100% sure that the suggested method is unsafe, and therefore it is something you should probe.

Let’s review each answer separately.

Option A: This response is careful, maybe even too careful. It shows that you are not flexible and cannot adjust to situations like those in which you must deal with a lot of work quickly. In such a situation, fixation might harm your performance, while being open to new ideas can progress you.

Option B: This response is very caring and careful, but it does not help you achieve your goal of completing the task.

Option C: This response is both flexible and careful. Before trying your colleague's idea, you only think that it might be unsafe, but you don’t know for sure. Trying it sounds like a perfect solution – if it turns out to be unsafe, you won't use it, but if it turns out to be just fine, you will be able to complete the big task much faster. This kind of behavior shows you are open to change and have a flexible working style. In addition, it shows your judgment skills, as you are only testing the idea to judge it yourself later.

Option D: This response is also active but currently irrelevant. You are expected to use your own judgment and critical thinking. Besides, you already have two possible methods, so it is more reasonable to choose one and not waste more expensive time consulting.

Work Scenarios - Example 2

Read the following description and choose what will you most and least likely do:

It’s one of the busiest days of the month in the office, and the list of tasks only gets longer.

A. Counsel with a colleague known for his efficacy in time and ask for productivity tips.

B. Define which tasks are the most important ones and focus on doing them first.

C. Immediately inform your supervisor that you will not meet all of your goals since the workload is extremely high.

D. Keep doing your best and most efficient work, but acknowledge that not everything will be done today, and some work will be completed tomorrow.

View Explanation

Most likely: B
Least likely: C

This question is designed to measure your ability to handle a high workload and your prioritization skills. Having a busy day requires you to organize the upcoming tasks from most important and urgent to least. Not doing so means that you lack the ability to prioritize or separate the wheat from the chaff.

Let’s review each answer separately.

Option A: This option is very proactive – you try to come up with solutions that may enable you to increase the number of tasks that you will complete today. However, you don’t show any prioritization skills.

Option B: In this response, you act with self-control and restraint and do not get nervous because of the high workload. Additionally, you show prioritization skills by starting with the most important tasks. This is a professional behavior, and therefore this option is considered as "most likely".

Option C: In this response, you get stressed very easily and allow the stress to manage you. It’s true that if you can not complete your tasks, you should inform the supervisor, but not right away. Take a moment to come up with creative solutions for the situation before surrendering to the current situation.

Option D: Although doing your best and making a big effort, you take a passive approach since you are not trying to come up with a solution as those presented in options A and B. The unusual situation requires you to adopt a new strategy, but instead, you stay naïve and accept the situation as it is.

Tip:

Work Scenario questions evaluate your decision-making skills when dealing with other postal office employees or USPS customer service complaints and problems.

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Mostly used in USPS 475 and the 476 Postal Exam.

Check for Errors - Example 1

Determine whether each row matches or has an error in the Printed ID column – compare to the Original ID.

USPS Exam 475-476 Check for Errors sample question.

View Explanation

USPS Exam 475-476 Check for Errors answer table

Tip:

Although they look easy at first glance, Check for Errors questions can catch you unprepared if they are asked during a time when you lack focus or concentration (for example at the end of an exam). Your chances of being accepted for a role that requires focus or concentration skills may be seriously affected by easily avoidable mistakes.

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Without focus, you might overlook important information or omit crucial details, leading to an incomplete or inaccurate response!

Practice reduces your reliance on focus by exposing you to a variety of scenarios, helping you recognize patterns and common pitfalls as well as learning the best strategies for quickly and accurately identifying the correct answer.

What Drives You - Example 1

I'd like to work where...

A. I am solely responsible for my own outcomes, not those of others.

B. To complete tasks and goals, I often collaborate with others.

View Explanation

A. I am solely responsible for my own outcomes, not those of others – ACCOUNTABILITY
B. To complete tasks and goals, I often collaborate with others - TEAMWORK

One of USPS's core values is TEAMWORK. This should be your immediate choice. The other option proves your ACCOUNTABILITY and indicates that you prefer independent work.

What Drives You - Example 2

I'd like to work where...

A. Every day, I take part in many different positions.

B. I have a clear set of responsibilities that I follow.

View Explanation

Every day, I take part in many different positions. - VERSATILITY

I have a clear set of responsibilities that I follow. - INFLEXIBILITY

VERSATILITY and FLEXIBILITY are both values that USPS appreciates. This question is an easy one – one statement expresses VERSATILITY and the other expresses INFLEXIBILITY. Therefore, the VERSATILITY statement is the preferred choice.

Tip:

This section's questions appear straightforward and require choosing between two positive aspects of your personality. However, without grasping the underlying values, responses may seem random due to insufficient preparation.

With sufficient practice you'll easily identify the core values behind the sentences and evaluate which of them is more appropriate for the role you're pursuing and USPS values.

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This section is specific to the USPS 477(Customer Service) position – these questions evaluate your ability to analyze data and perform quick calculations.

Work Your Register - Example 1

Use the fewest number of bills and coins possible to make the exact change.

Total Amount: $27.65
Amount Paid: $50
Change Due: $22.35

View Explanation

The correct answer is: 1($20) 0($10) 0($5) 2($1) 1($0.25) 1($0.10) 0($0.05) 0($0.01)

The smallest number of coins needed to reach the correct change of $22.45 is adding one $20 bill and two $1 bills to reach $2. Add to this one quarter ($0.25) and one dime ($0.10) to reach the correct total of $22.45.

$20 × 1 + $1 × 2 + $0.25 × 1 + $0.10 × 1 = $22.35

The following Work Your Register question contains a screenshot of the format you'll see in the JobTestPrep PrepPack and that is likely to appear on the actual USPS exam.

Work Your Register - Example 2

Use the fewest number of bills and coins possible to make the exact change.

Total Amount: $28.22
Amount Paid: $170.71
Change Due: $142.49

USPS Work Your Register example question

Screenshot - JobTestPrep All-inclusive USPS preparation.

View Explanation

The correct answer is 7($20) 0($10) 0($5) 2($1) 1($0.25) 2($0.10) 0($0.05) 4($0.01)

The smallest number of coins needed to reach the correct change of $142.49 is adding seven $20 bills, and two $2 bills to reach $142. Add to this one quarter ($0.25) and two 10 cents($0.10) and four 1 cents($0.01) to reach the correct total of $142.49

Tip:

This section requires you to perform quick calculations and choose the best way to determine the correct answer from multiple options. Analyzing this amount of information and data is highly challenging under the pressure of the test. Practicing similar questions can help you gain confidence and elevate your performance.

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Used in USPS 474, 475, 476, and 477 exams.

This is a more straightforward personality question, with two sentences meant to describe you. Your goal is to choose the one that best expresses who you are.

The following questions will be given without answers, as they are part of a wider 62-question personality practice test that provides a personalized summary report at the end. This summary report will outline the personality traits and behaviors that your answers reflected and will suggest how to modify your answers so that you increase your chances of passing this section.

Tip:

This section is meant to analyze specific traits and compare them to a professional profile preferred by USPS. While it is recommended to answer honestly, understanding the questions, the traits measured, and the overall score can help you increase your chances of succeeding.

One of the main sticking points in this section is answering questions that you feel both represent you equally or not at all.

When such a situation arises (As seen in question 2) the best course of action is to choose the ‘somewhat like’ answer and not go to the extremes.

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USPS Tell Us Your Story Practice

Used in all USPS exams, the Tell Us Your Story section that examines your experience, ambitions, and opinions.

Tell Us Your Story - Example 1

If you were a manager, after how many times an employee missed work (per year) would you deliver a warning?

A. This should not happen at all

B. 1-2

C. 3-4

D. 5-7

E. 8-10

F. 11-15

G. More than 15

View Explanation

The preferred answers are (A) This shouldn’t happen at all or (B) 1–2, since they portray you as a serious employee who arrives every day at work.

This question indirectly measures your diligence and seriousness regarding your job. The question uses a technique that leads you to think like a manager, but it actually measures you: After how many times you miss work without informing your manager would you be fine with being warned?

People tend not to like being warned, meaning that they may often choose answers that enable them to miss work without notifying a manager. However, this means that they tend to skip work sometimes without notification.

Choosing answers A or B indicates that you don’t tend to miss work without informing your manager; therefore, you would understand if they warned you after only a few missed work days.

Answer A might be placating and radical, therefore we recommend choosing it if you haven’t chosen too many placating answers already.

You will encounter a few similar questions throughout this test, so keep that in mind. This is because, in the actual test, your answers to all questions are measured against each other and of other candidates.

Tell Us Your Story - Example 2

Think of your future at USPS. For how long do you wish to work here?

A. Up to 6 months

B. 6 months to 1 year

C. 1 to 2 years

D. 2 to 5 years

E. 5 to 10 years

F. More than 10 years

View Explanation

The preferred answers are:

C - 1 to 2 years
D- 2 to 5 years
E- 5 to 10 years.

This question measures your diligence and seriousness regarding your job. As an employee, the company invests money, time, and effort into training you to do the job the best you can.

Therefore, they wish to keep their employees for the long term and reduce the likelihood of unexpected turnover.
Choosing answers, A and B show that you are not serious enough about the job. On the other hand, answer F is too placating, and it is also difficult to forecast what will happen within 10 years.

Tip:

On the actual test, your answers to all questions are measured compared to each other and other candidates. When answering the Tell Us Your Story section, think about how you see yourself in a USPS position, and what would USPS like to see in their candidates. Once you choose an answer, you will automatically advance; so, choose your answer carefully.

Remember to answer each question in relation to the position you're applying for. If needed, recall past events that occurred to you in your previous workplaces. Each position in USPS may have slightly different questions – as well as different answers to each question. i.e., questions regarding customer service should require more strict answers for USPS 474 or USPS 477, which are more customer-oriented.

Practice a full Tell Us Your Story and read detailed guides for each specific position in our USPS All-Inclusive Preparation.

Now that you're familiarized with the different USPS tests and sections, and you have been introduced to different solving techniques, it is time to begin your practice.

Practicing multiple times for each section, in narrow time frames to reach a high score in the real test will increase your ability like nothing else.

Without knowledge of all solving techniques and tips, and methodical practice, it is very difficult to achieve high scores.

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