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A
Speed is all that matters; accuracy can wait
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B
Maintain accuracy while working efficiently, because errors at high volume multiply into large numbers of misprocessed items that cost more time to fix
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C
Slow down so much that the volume backs up badly
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D
Skip quality checks entirely to go faster
Why this is the answer
High-volume processing creates tension between speed and accuracy, and the exam tests how you balance them. The best answer keeps accuracy intact while working efficiently, recognizing that errors made at high volume multiply into many misprocessed pieces that take even more time to correct downstream. Prioritizing raw speed over accuracy, grinding to a halt, or abandoning quality checks all undermine the operation. The VEA rewards candidates who understand that sustainable productivity comes from accurate, efficient work — fast enough to handle the volume, but careful enough to avoid costly errors.
Source: USPS 476 VEA — Accuracy at Volume