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Refers to the format described in ANSI/INCITS 354-2001 "Common Industry Format (CIF) for Usability Test Reports."
Also known asCIF
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Refers to the format described in ANSI/INCITS 354-2001 "Common Industry Format (CIF) for Usability Test Reports."
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Common Industry Format (cif). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/common-industry-format-cif
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