Which of the following is a source data for PREDICT screening rules?

• A. Weather patterns in origin country
• B. International trade tariffs data
• C. Open market price data
• D. Results of field exams and sample analyses of previous entries

Answer: (D)

For PREDICT screening rules, the evidence base should come from data that show what actually happened in real inspections. Results of field exams and the corresponding sample analyses from previous entries provide concrete, verifiable outcomes that reveal which factors truly predict risk and how often they occur. This historical outcome data lets you calibrate rules, set appropriate thresholds, and improve accuracy in screening decisions. In contrast, weather patterns, tariffs data, or open market price data may influence risk indirectly but do not offer the direct, observed evidence needed to build reliable screening rules. Therefore, using the results of field exams and lab analyses from past entries is the best source for developing these rules.