CASS CASS Output Records & Certification Reporting

Question 1

What document must a CASS-certified software vendor produce to demonstrate software accuracy to USPS?

Accepted Answer

Form 3553 (CASS Summary Report)

Answer

PS Form 3602

Answer

Form 3600-EZ

Answer

Form 8125

Question 2

What information is captured in the CASS Summary Report (Form 3553)?

Accepted Answer

Total records processed, ZIP+4 match rates, and DPV results

Answer

Postage amounts and permit numbers

Answer

Carrier route assignments only

Answer

Ink type and printer model

Question 3

How long is a CASS certification cycle valid before software must be re-tested by USPS?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

2 years

Answer

3 years

Question 4

Which output field from CASS processing indicates the level of address match achieved for a given record?

Accepted Answer

Address Match Code (AMC)

Answer

Zip+4 Add-on

Answer

Delivery Point Code

Answer

Carrier Route Sortation Level

Question 5

What minimum ZIP+4 coding accuracy percentage must CASS-certified software achieve on USPS test files?

Accepted Answer

98%

Answer

85%

Answer

90%

Answer

95%

Question 6

Which USPS office administers the CASS certification program and reviews Form 3553 submissions?

Accepted Answer

National Customer Support Center (NCSC)

Answer

Postmaster General's Office

Answer

USPS Inspector General

Answer

Regional Distribution Center