14. Are attributes provided within your system to document the precision at which tree data 

 is collected? For example, the precision at which height measurements are taken may vary 

 from clinometer measurements, to ocular estimates, to estimates from a dbh/height regression 

 equation, etc. Is such information documented in your system? 



Yes No 



PART III. COMMON TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAINTENANCE, USE 

 AND ANALYSIS OF REMEASURED PLOT DATA. 



A. Storage of Data Elements 



1. Can the type of file structure used by the program be accessed or duplicated by using 

 a standard text editor? 



Yes No 



2. Is information provided or available that documents the file structure(s) being used, 

 and how information is stored? 



Yes No 



3. What determines your system's storage limitations for data? 



. Hardware 



Commercial Software 



In-house Software 



Other: 



4. Does your system track or catalog where the data is physically stored? 

 Yes No 



5. Does the user have a choice in the type of storage medium used to store the data? 

 Yes __ No 



6. Please enclose a sample of and documentation for the file formats used in your system, 

 if this is appropriate and convenient. 



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