F. Historical Record of Changes 



1. Check the method that best describes how changes made to the data base are docu- 

 mented (otherwise describe the method used by your system). 



Any change documentation is left up to the user. 



Any change is automatically written to a printer for subsequent storage. 



Any change is automatically cataloged in a separate data file. 



Other method: 



2. If changes are automatically cataloged in a data file, who is allowed access to this file? 

 Any System User. 



Only Selected Users, such as System Managers. 



G. Backup and Security of Data 



If your system is capable of backup and storage, then answer the following questions: 



1. What kind of storage medium is used for backup? 

 9-track magnetic tape 



Tape cartridges 



Floppy diskettes 



Other: 



2. What procedures are presently used at your facility for safeguarding of backup storage 

 media from damage? 



3. How is data entered into the master database? 

 Directly into the master database. 



Into a transaction file, and then, at the user's discretion, into the master database. 



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