Which practice is beneficial to perform before NCDB file submission in addition to running the NCDB metafile?

• A. Data Quality Review
• B. FORDS Validation
• C. NCDB Preflight
• D. GenEdits Plus

Answer: (D)

The main idea is to strengthen data quality beyond what the NCDB metafile checks. GenEdits Plus is designed to run automated, domain-specific edits on the registry’s data, catching issues the metafile alone might miss. It analyzes logical consistency and data validity across critical fields—such as dates, codes, staging, and treatment entries—and flags exact records and fields that need correction. The result is a detailed report that guides you to fix problems before submission, reducing the chance of rejection and downstream resubmission. While other QA steps can be helpful, GenEdits Plus specifically targets data quality edits, making it the best companion to the metafile before sending the NCDB file.