CVA CVA Field Inspection & Site Verification 2

Question 1

In CVA site verification, what does a 'business continuity check' involve?

Accepted Answer

Confirming an entity is actively operating as represented, with observable evidence of ongoing activity

Answer

A business continuity check confirms that a business is genuinely operating as claimed by observing physical evidence of active operations.

Question 2

Which type of field inspection is MOST appropriate when documentary evidence is internally consistent but unverifiable through databases?

Accepted Answer

Unannounced inspection to observe natural operational conditions

Answer

When documents appear consistent but cannot be independently verified electronically, an unannounced inspection captures genuine operational conditions.

Question 3

During a field inspection, a CVA agent should avoid which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Accepting gifts, meals, or hospitality from the claimant being inspected

Answer

Accepting any gift or hospitality from an inspected party compromises the agent's objectivity and violates CVA ethical standards.

Question 4

A field inspection reveals a business address is actually a virtual office with no physical staff. How should this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Material discrepancy requiring documentation and escalation

Answer

A virtual office with no physical presence when a staffed location was represented is a material discrepancy that must be documented and escalated.

Question 5

What is 'chain of custody' as it applies to evidence gathered during CVA field inspections?

Accepted Answer

The documented record of who collected, handled, and stored evidence from collection to final use

Answer

Chain of custody documents every person who handled evidence from collection through final use, ensuring its integrity is defensible.

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CVA CVA Field Inspection & Site Verification 2