USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
What is the purpose of the data To set up the applicant in the Online Assessment
collection sheet? System (OASYS).
What should you do immediately after Print the information requested on the data collection
purchasing the Postal Maintenance sheet.
Exam and Study Guide?
What is the recommended action if the Wait up to 2 minutes for it to load, even if the system
ebook takes time to load? indicates it's not loading.
What should you print immediately after Pages 955Pp1, 2, and 3.
receiving the guide?
How long do you have to print the 24 hours.
important pages after receiving the
guide?
What should you do before your Take care of personal needs and arrive 15 minutes
assessment appointment? early.
What type of ID is required to take the One piece of state or U.S. Federal Government issued
assessment? photo ID.
What personal items are prohibited in All electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and
the testing room? palm PDAs.
What should you do if you forget your Click the 'Forget your Password?' link and follow the
password? instructions.
What is the minimum passing score for A minimum score of 70, excluding Veterans' Preference
the examination? points.
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, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
What happens if you are more than 15 You will not be permitted to test.
minutes late for your assessment
appointment?
How can you reschedule or cancel your Via the Assessment website no later than 24 hours
appointment? before your appointment.
What should you do if you need special Make your request when scheduling your exam through
testing arrangements due to a the Assessment website.
disability?
What is included in the assessment Preparing for the Examination, What to Expect in the
information package? Exam Room, FAQs, and Sample Test Questions.
What should you do if you finish a part You will have an opportunity to review your answers for
of the test before the time runs out? that part.
What is the purpose of the online exit To provide feedback regarding your testing experience.
survey after the exam?
What should you not do with Do not bring them as storage may not be available.
unnecessary personal items at the
assessment appointment?
What is the expected time frame to A Notice of Result will be available after checking out
receive assessment results? from the testing center.
What should you do if you fail to attend You will not be allowed to reschedule and will receive
your scheduled appointment? an incomplete test result.
What is the significance of the '955 Info' It provides information about what to expect on test day
PDF file? and sample questions.
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, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
What is the recommended preparation Read all information in the package and come
for the examination? physically and mentally prepared.
What is the role of the examiner during To assist with logging in and provide disposable ear
the test? plugs.
What happens if you need to cancel or You must email USPS and cannot do it through the
reschedule within 24 hours of your website.
appointment?
What should you do if you encounter a Hit the minimize button.
loading screen after the ebook has
launched?
What is the purpose of the practice To practice after completing the guide and while waiting
tests included in the guide? to be tested.
What should you do to prepare for Leave yourself enough time to find the test center and
potential traffic issues on test day? park.
What is the importance of reading the It helps in understanding the testing process and what
entire test procedure and tips in the to expect.
guide?
What happens when time runs out for a The test will automatically advance to the next part.
part in the USPS Exam 955?
How many parts are there in the USPS There are 2 parts: Multicraft and Spatial Relations.
Exam 955?
What is the total time allowed for the Approximately two hours.
USPS Exam 955?
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, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
How many items are in the Multicraft 60 items.
section of the exam?
How many items are in the Spatial 65 items.
Relations section of the exam?
What skills does the Multicraft part of Mechanical and electrical job skills.
the exam assess?
What does the Spatial Relations part of Visual spatial relations ability.
the exam assess?
What is the time limit for completing the 60 minutes.
Multicraft section?
What is the time limit for completing the 60 minutes.
Spatial Relations section?
Is there a penalty for guessing on the No, there is no penalty for guessing.
Multicraft part of the exam?
What is the purpose of the practice To provide practice with the different kinds of items on
exercises in the exam? the test.
What is the correct answer for Practice C: Box wrenches are safer than open-end wrenches
Exercise X? because they are less likely to slip off.
What is the proper fastener to use to A: A wire nut.
join two wires according to Practice
Exercise Y?
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What is the purpose of the data To set up the applicant in the Online Assessment
collection sheet? System (OASYS).
What should you do immediately after Print the information requested on the data collection
purchasing the Postal Maintenance sheet.
Exam and Study Guide?
What is the recommended action if the Wait up to 2 minutes for it to load, even if the system
ebook takes time to load? indicates it's not loading.
What should you print immediately after Pages 955Pp1, 2, and 3.
receiving the guide?
How long do you have to print the 24 hours.
important pages after receiving the
guide?
What should you do before your Take care of personal needs and arrive 15 minutes
assessment appointment? early.
What type of ID is required to take the One piece of state or U.S. Federal Government issued
assessment? photo ID.
What personal items are prohibited in All electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and
the testing room? palm PDAs.
What should you do if you forget your Click the 'Forget your Password?' link and follow the
password? instructions.
What is the minimum passing score for A minimum score of 70, excluding Veterans' Preference
the examination? points.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
What happens if you are more than 15 You will not be permitted to test.
minutes late for your assessment
appointment?
How can you reschedule or cancel your Via the Assessment website no later than 24 hours
appointment? before your appointment.
What should you do if you need special Make your request when scheduling your exam through
testing arrangements due to a the Assessment website.
disability?
What is included in the assessment Preparing for the Examination, What to Expect in the
information package? Exam Room, FAQs, and Sample Test Questions.
What should you do if you finish a part You will have an opportunity to review your answers for
of the test before the time runs out? that part.
What is the purpose of the online exit To provide feedback regarding your testing experience.
survey after the exam?
What should you not do with Do not bring them as storage may not be available.
unnecessary personal items at the
assessment appointment?
What is the expected time frame to A Notice of Result will be available after checking out
receive assessment results? from the testing center.
What should you do if you fail to attend You will not be allowed to reschedule and will receive
your scheduled appointment? an incomplete test result.
What is the significance of the '955 Info' It provides information about what to expect on test day
PDF file? and sample questions.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
What is the recommended preparation Read all information in the package and come
for the examination? physically and mentally prepared.
What is the role of the examiner during To assist with logging in and provide disposable ear
the test? plugs.
What happens if you need to cancel or You must email USPS and cannot do it through the
reschedule within 24 hours of your website.
appointment?
What should you do if you encounter a Hit the minimize button.
loading screen after the ebook has
launched?
What is the purpose of the practice To practice after completing the guide and while waiting
tests included in the guide? to be tested.
What should you do to prepare for Leave yourself enough time to find the test center and
potential traffic issues on test day? park.
What is the importance of reading the It helps in understanding the testing process and what
entire test procedure and tips in the to expect.
guide?
What happens when time runs out for a The test will automatically advance to the next part.
part in the USPS Exam 955?
How many parts are there in the USPS There are 2 parts: Multicraft and Spatial Relations.
Exam 955?
What is the total time allowed for the Approximately two hours.
USPS Exam 955?
Stuvia 2026-2027
, USPS Postal Maintenance Exam 955 Study Guide and Test Preparation
How many items are in the Multicraft 60 items.
section of the exam?
How many items are in the Spatial 65 items.
Relations section of the exam?
What skills does the Multicraft part of Mechanical and electrical job skills.
the exam assess?
What does the Spatial Relations part of Visual spatial relations ability.
the exam assess?
What is the time limit for completing the 60 minutes.
Multicraft section?
What is the time limit for completing the 60 minutes.
Spatial Relations section?
Is there a penalty for guessing on the No, there is no penalty for guessing.
Multicraft part of the exam?
What is the purpose of the practice To provide practice with the different kinds of items on
exercises in the exam? the test.
What is the correct answer for Practice C: Box wrenches are safer than open-end wrenches
Exercise X? because they are less likely to slip off.
What is the proper fastener to use to A: A wire nut.
join two wires according to Practice
Exercise Y?
Stuvia 2026-2027
