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You wake up feeling unwell on a day you are scheduled to work. What is the most responsible action?

Correct answer

Follow proper procedure to notify your supervisor as early as possible about your absence, so coverage can be arranged

  1. A Just don't show up
  2. B Follow proper procedure to notify your supervisor as early as possible about your absence, so coverage can be arranged
  3. C Show up very late without calling
  4. D Ask a friend to cover your route without telling anyone

Why this is the answer

RELIABILITY and proper ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES are heavily weighted on the 474 VEA. If you can't work, notify your supervisor as EARLY as possible through proper channels so coverage can be arranged — this minimizes disruption to mail service. No-call/no-show, showing up late without notice, or arranging unauthorized coverage all score poorly and would be serious attendance violations. USPS depends on predictable staffing to deliver mail on time; the assessment rewards candidates who demonstrate reliability and proper communication about absences.
Source: USPS 474 VEA — Reliability, Attendance

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