USPS SSA Window Practice Exam

What describes a firm hold out?

1. A business receiving 100 letters daily

2. A business receiving 50 or more letters daily, set up and canceled by the postmaster

3. A home that requests mail to be held

4. A firm that does not accept any mail

The correct answer is: A business receiving 50 or more letters daily, set up and canceled by the postmaster

A firm hold out is accurately described as a business receiving 50 or more letters daily, set up and canceled by the postmaster. This classification indicates that the business has a regular and substantial volume of mail traffic requiring special handling or consideration from postal services. In this context, the role of the postmaster is crucial, as they manage the setup or cancellation of this status based on the volume of mail being handled. Other options do not capture the precise definition. A business receiving 100 letters daily does not specify the established criteria regarding setup or cancellation by the postmaster, which is essential in defining a firm hold out. A home requesting mail to be held describes a different postal service action related to temporary mail suspension rather than mail volume management. Finally, a firm that does not accept any mail focuses on rejection of mail services, which does not align with the standard definition of a firm hold out that is characterized by a specific volume of incoming mail.