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 Games
4 free word games built on 20 USPS Postal Exam 955 (Technical Maintenance) terms across 9 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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 do the Postal Exam 955 vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Postal Exam 955 terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.