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A short sample gives both sides something concrete to estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask how errors are caught<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out whether a provider checks entries against source material and how corrections are made. Compare sample accuracy, turnaround and exception handling along with the quoted price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discuss access and retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask who can view the files, where they are stored, how they are transmitted and when copies are deleted. Start with test data or a small approved sample before handing over the full project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detail, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/summary\/43-9021.00\">O*NET\u2019s data entry keyer profile<\/a>. 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