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Record 1 2017-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
CONT

Checksums are used not only to ensure a [corruption-free] transmission, but also to ensure that the file has not been tampered with. When a good checksum algorithm is used, even a tiny change to the file will result in a completely different checksum value.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Outre le comptage des lignes sur le serveur de publication [...], une somme de contrôle de toutes les données est calculée à l'aide de l'algorithme de somme de contrôle. Si le nombre de lignes est erroné, la somme de contrôle n'est pas effectuée.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Records Management (Management)
DEF

[A plan that] lists the records in [an] office, and describes how they are organized and maintained.

CONT

A good file plan is one of the essential components of a recordkeeping system, and key to a successful records management program. It can help you : document your activities effectively; identify records consistently; retrieve records quickly; disposition records no longer needed; meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des documents (Gestion)
DEF

Plan dans lequel on liste les dossiers d'un bureau ainsi que la façon dont ils sont organisés et tenus à jour.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Trade Goods
CONT

... it is important to keep track of failed attempts to source countertrade goods. This negative file can keep an exporter in good standing with his countertrade business partner and forms the basis for claims under any credit clause...

OBS

Source: Countertrade Primer for Can. Exporters

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'objets de commerce
CONT

[...] il est important de préparer un dossier sur tous les efforts infructueux qui ont été fournis. Ce dossier négatif permet à l'exportateur de garder une bonne réputation auprès de son client et supporte toute réclamation fondée sur la clause de crédit [...]

OBS

Source : L'exportateur canadien et le commerce de compensation, Affaires extérieures, octobre 85, page 6

Spanish

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