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Lesson 3: Standardization, Validation and Security

Learning Check

The Learning Check helps you ensure you understand key points of the lesson. These scores are not saved but are intended to help you decide if you need to go back and review the lesson before moving on.

At the end of the training, you will take a comprehensive exam covering key material from each of the lessons.

1. Mail code 000 for vendor ABC Plumbing has a security level of 1 secured by AGY 900. What does that mean to all TINS users?
2. Addresses in TINS are validated and standardized by U.S. Postal Service standards.
3. TINS will apply federal guidelines to validate all ID numbers submitted on transactions.
4. The IRS issues ID numbers to individuals who do not qualify to receive a Social Security number, that number is called _____________.
5. What is the security level that allows only the securing agency to view the information, use the information or change the information on a mail code?