Notice: The Synthetic Files (a.k.a. Dummy files) should not be used for purposes other than to develop and test computer programs that are to be submitted by remote access.

The Synthetic Files contain modified data and must never be used to produce estimates for analysis.

Errata, October 1, 2009 (pdf)

Cycle 5 - Description of Synthetic Files (pdf)

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