USPS Postal Exam 955 (Technical Maintenance) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the USPS Postal Exam 955 (Technical Maintenance) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the USPS Postal Exam 955 (Technical Maintenance) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the USPS Postal Exam 955 (Technical Maintenance) Vocabulary Game
Electrical theory
Electrical machines
Mechanical systems
HVAC and refrigeration
Workplace hazards
Power distribution
Test instruments
Digital electronics
Hydraulics and piping
Sources for these terms (11)
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Electrical Science, Volume 1 of 4 (DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Electrical Science, Volume 2 of 4 (DOE-HDBK-1011/2-92) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mechanical Science, Volume 1 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mechanical Science, Volume 2 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- British thermal units (Btu) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.147 — The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.132 — Personal Protective Equipment, General Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 — Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-04
- A Parametric Study of Spur Gear Dynamics (NASA/CR-1998-206598, ARL-CR-419) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Electrical Science, Volume 4 of 4 (DOE-HDBK-1011/4-92) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Engineering Symbology, Prints, and Drawings, Volume 2 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1016/2-93) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the Postal Exam 955 Exam
The USPS Postal Exam 955 is the Maintenance Selection System exam used to hire Electronic Technician, Building Equipment Mechanic (BEM), Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, and Area Maintenance Technician. It is a computer-based test taken at a testing center in two timed parts: Multicraft (60 items in 60 minutes), which covers mechanical and electrical job knowledge, and Spatial Relations (68 items in 40 minutes).
Exam sponsor: United States Postal Service (USPS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
128 questions
Time Limit
About 2 hours (Multicraft 60 min; Spatial Relations 40 min)
Passing Score
70+
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. USPS selects from the top of the ranked register — competitive scores are typically 85+ Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Postal Exam 955 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Postal Exam 955 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Postal Exam 955 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Postal Exam 955 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the United States Postal Service (USPS) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the passing score on USPS Postal Exam 955?
USPS sets a minimum passing score of 70 on the 955, not counting Veterans' Preference points, but selection is rank-based — higher-scoring candidates are contacted first. Competitive scores are typically 85 or higher. Your result is valid through the expiration date shown on your Notice of Result.
How is the USPS 955 structured?
The 955 has two timed parts taken on a computer at a testing center: Multicraft (60 items in 60 minutes) and Spatial Relations (68 items in 40 minutes). The whole assessment takes about two hours, and once a timed part ends you cannot return to it.