Documentation Review & Data Validation Flashcards
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A verification agent is cross-referencing an applicant's education transcript. The graduation year on the transcript is two years later than stated on the application. What should the agent do?
Answer: Note the discrepancy, document both dates, and flag for adjudication
Discrepancies must be documented and flagged for adjudication; the agent does not independently resolve conflicting data.
Which characteristic distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source in document verification?
Answer: Primary sources originate from the issuing authority; secondary sources are reproductions or summaries
A primary source is produced directly by the issuing authority, while a secondary source is a copy, summary, or derivative of the original.
In data validation, a 'referential integrity check' ensures that:
Answer: A foreign key in one table corresponds to a valid record in the referenced table
Referential integrity confirms that linked records across tables or systems actually exist and are consistent.
An applicant's Social Security Number fails an SSN Verification Service (SSNVS) check. What does this most commonly indicate?
Answer: The name or SSN does not match Social Security Administration records
SSNVS returns a mismatch when the submitted name and SSN combination does not correspond to SSA records.
Which of the following best describes 'data normalization' in the context of record verification?
Answer: Standardizing data formats (e.g., date, phone, name) for consistent comparison
Normalization converts varied formats into a consistent standard so records can be accurately compared across sources.
A lease agreement submitted for address verification is undated. A CVA should:
Answer: Reject it and request a dated, executed copy or alternative proof of address
An undated lease cannot establish the period of residency, making it insufficient for address verification purposes.
When validating structured data against a schema, a field marked 'NOT NULL' that contains an empty string should be treated as:
Answer: Invalid, because an empty string does not satisfy a NOT NULL requirement for meaningful data
A NOT NULL constraint requires a meaningful value; an empty string is functionally equivalent to null for verification purposes.