CASS Study Guide 2026
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CASS exam key facts
- The required CASS Stage II certification file contains about 150,000 test addresses with no answers, and the software must code them. Source
- To pass CASS certification, software must score 100% in the Delivery Point Barcode, eLOT, Perfect Address, DPV/DSF2, RDI and SuiteLink categories and at least 98.5% in every other category. Source
- USPS charges $1,330 per test for CASS (Coding Accuracy Support System) certification, according to Price List Notice 123 effective October 4, 2026. Source
- CASS certification lasts until the end of the current certification period, and Cycle O certifications expire on July 31, 2028. Source
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✍️ Sample CASS Questions & Answers
1. Which legacy USPS barcodes did the Intelligent Mail barcode replace?
The IMb was designed to replace and consolidate the older POSTNET (routing) and PLANET (tracking) barcodes into a single, more capable barcode.
2. In the context of CASS certification, what is the most important consideration when implementing address hygiene & data quality?
When implementing address hygiene & data quality, CASS professionals must ensure alignment with industry standards and stakeholder needs. Hasty implementation without proper planning often leads to compliance issues and suboptimal outcomes.
3. In the context of CASS certification, what is the most important consideration when implementing mailing list management & dedup?
When implementing mailing list management & dedup, CASS professionals must ensure alignment with industry standards and stakeholder needs. Hasty implementation without proper planning often leads to compliance issues and suboptimal outcomes.
4. A mailer prints a DPBC using the ZIP Code, plus-4 code, and delivery point. If the ZIP+4 is unknown, what fallback is permitted for POSTNET?
When ZIP+4 data is unavailable, mailers may print a 5-digit POSTNET barcode (32 bars) encoding only the 5-digit ZIP Code, though it qualifies for a lower discount tier.
5. What USPS process verifies whether an address is an actual deliverable point before assigning a delivery point code?
DPV (Delivery Point Validation) confirms that an address represents a real, deliverable location before a delivery point code is assigned.
6. What is the definition of 'deliverability' in address quality measurement?
Deliverability measures whether mail can actually be delivered to the specified address and recipient.
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Sources & references
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- postalpro.usps.com — Test delivery, eligibility, exam format, renewal, score validity, passing score, score release · verified Oct 2026
- pe.usps.com — Fees · verified Oct 2026