How must errors found in survey data be addressed according to DMC 2010-13?

• A. Errors must be corrected and noted in the final plan
• B. Errors must be corrected within 30 days
• C. Errors must be documented and reported
• D. Errors must be ignored if minor

Answer: (A)

Ensuring data integrity means that when errors are found in survey data, they must be corrected and the corrections noted in the final plan. This creates a clear audit trail showing what was wrong, how it was fixed, and why, so the final plan reflects accurate data and decisions can be justified to anyone reviewing the work. Simply keeping corrections hidden or relying on timing alone diminishes transparency, and options that focus only on documentation or that suggest ignoring minor issues don’t uphold the requirement to actively fix and record changes. The emphasis is on applying the correction and recording it clearly in the final plan.