CASS Output Records & Certification Reporting Flashcards
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What is the purpose of USPS ZIP+4 test files provided to CASS software vendors?
Answer: To measure software accuracy against known correct address outputs
USPS test files contain addresses with known correct ZIP+4 outputs, allowing CASS certification to objectively measure software matching accuracy.
In CASS output records, what does a blank or missing ZIP+4 Add-on field typically indicate?
Answer: No ZIP+4 match was found for the address
A missing ZIP+4 add-on indicates the software could not find a matching ZIP+4 for that address in the USPS address file.
What CASS output field identifies the specific two-digit delivery point within a ZIP+4 range?
Answer: Delivery Point Code (DPC)
The Delivery Point Code (DPC) is a two-digit code appended to the ZIP+4 that identifies the specific delivery point within that range.
When generating a Form 3553, what does the 'Total Records Coded to ZIP+4' figure represent?
Answer: Number of records that received a valid ZIP+4 assignment
The 'Total Records Coded to ZIP+4' on Form 3553 counts only those records that received a valid ZIP+4 assignment during CASS processing.
A CASS output file contains a Carrier Route Code beginning with 'R'. What type of route does this indicate?
Answer: Rural route
Carrier Route Codes beginning with 'R' designate rural delivery routes in the USPS carrier route classification system.
Which CASS output field is required when preparing a PostalOne! eDoc submission for an automation-rate mailing?
Answer: IM Barcode (Intelligent Mail Barcode)
The Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb) is required in PostalOne! eDoc submissions to enable piece-level tracking and automated mail processing.
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