CASS USPS Addressing Standards & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which USPS program specifically validates addresses against current carrier route information to assign the correct carrier route code?

Accepted Answer

CASS (Coding Accuracy Support System)

Answer

CASS processing assigns carrier route codes (the four-character code identifying the specific carrier delivery route) as part of address standardization.

Question 2

An address reads '123 MAIN ST APT 4B'. According to USPS standards, what is the secondary unit designator in this address?

Accepted Answer

APT

Answer

The secondary unit designator is 'APT' (apartment), which identifies the type of secondary unit; '4B' is the secondary unit number.

Question 3

What is the correct USPS standard state abbreviation for the state of Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

TN

Answer

The USPS standard two-letter abbreviation for Tennessee is 'TN', as defined in the official state abbreviation list.

Question 4

In the context of CASS processing, what does a 'false positive' match represent?

Accepted Answer

An address matched to the wrong delivery point

Answer

A false positive match occurs when CASS incorrectly matches an input address to a different, valid delivery point rather than the intended one.

Question 5

Which component of a ZIP+4 code identifies the specific side of a street segment?

Accepted Answer

The last two digits of the +4 add-on

Answer

The last two digits of the ZIP+4 add-on code (the sector/segment) help identify specific street segments, including odd or even sides of a block.

(CASS) Coding Accuracy Support System Certification Practice Test

(CASS) Coding Accuracy Support System Certification Practice Test

CASS USPS Addressing Standards & Compliance 5