USPS Postal Support Employee (PSE) Practice Exam

Package services are not sealed from inspection by postal authorities. In fact, postal regulations permit inspection of packages to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations, primarily concerning safety and security. Postal employees may need to check packages to verify that they do not contain prohibited items or to confirm the declared contents and value, especially in instances where there is suspicion or a need for verification.

The idea that packages could be always sealed from inspection suggests a misunderstanding of postal regulations, which prioritize safety and the prevention of illegal activities over absolute confidentiality in package contents. This is particularly important when considering that some items may pose risks or violate postal regulations.

Additionally, marking a package as confidential does not exempt it from being inspected; postal services may need to uphold safety protocols regardless of markings on the package. Likewise, the notion that only international parcels are subject to different rules doesn't apply in the context of overall postal policy regarding inspections. Therefore, the position remains that package services are subject to inspection as mandated by postal regulations.