12.14.3. Data Integrity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is data integrity?

   Hint

   Think about how it applies to the overall quality of survey results.

2. 2.

   Why are backups important?

   Hint

   Consider what could happen if all your data was lost.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of maintaining data integrity in surveying?

   • To comply with regulations
   • To maintain accuracy and reliability
   • To reduce costs

   Hint

   Consider what happens when data is not reliable.

4. 4.

   True or False: Field notes serve as a backup to digital data logs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of taking field notes.

5. 5.

   Devise a comprehensive plan that a survey team could follow to maintain data integrity throughout a project, detailing key actions and reasons for each.

   Hint

   Think about each step’s purpose and how it contributes to overall data integrity.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a situation where a construction project suffered due to lack of data integrity. What specific failures led to the project’s issues, and what could have been done differently?

   Hint

   Consider the various aspects of data collection and their consequences when mishandled.