CASS USPS Addressing Standards & Compliance 4

Question 1

Which data element in a CASS output record indicates whether an address is classified as a business or residential location?

Accepted Answer

RDI (Residential Delivery Indicator)

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DPV Confirmation Indicator

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LACSLink Return Code

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ZIP Type Code

Question 2

A CASS run produces a match rate of 72% for a list of 50,000 addresses. What is the minimum USPS-required match rate to qualify for automation discounts?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum; any CASS-processed file qualifies

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90%

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95%

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85%

Question 3

What format must a CASS Form 3553 be submitted in after completing address standardization?

Accepted Answer

It is retained by the mailer and presented at the time of mailing

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It must be submitted electronically via PostalOne!

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It is printed and physically mailed to the USPS National Customer Support Center

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It is automatically transmitted by CASS-certified software

Question 4

In USPS addressing, what distinguishes a 'last line' from a 'delivery address line'?

Accepted Answer

The last line contains city, state, and ZIP; delivery address contains street and secondary info

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The last line contains recipient name; delivery address contains street info

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The last line is optional; delivery address is mandatory

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The last line is used for PO Boxes only

Question 5

Which statement about CASS certification cycle is correct?

Accepted Answer

Software must be recertified annually by November 1

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Software vendors must recertify every 6 months

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CASS certification is permanent once granted

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CASS certification expires after each major USPS database update

Question 6

When standardizing Puerto Rico addresses, which unique addressing element must CASS software correctly handle that mainland US addresses do not typically use?

Accepted Answer

Colonia (neighborhood) names in the urbanization field

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Dual-language street names

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Four-digit box identifiers

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Province codes instead of state codes

Question 7

A mailer uses 'ST' as the street suffix on an input address that should be 'SAINT' (as in 'SAINT CHARLES'). How should CASS software handle this?

Accepted Answer

Resolve 'ST' to the correct interpretation using contextual database matching

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Reject the address as ambiguous

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Always interpret 'ST' as 'STREET'

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Flag the record for manual review without processing