NIST Services Questions

NIST Services Questions6
1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 1)

1. What regulatory or standards development and conformity assessment information
does your organization routinely need to do its business? Select all that apply.
c Standards as Technical Barriers to Trade
d
e
f
g

c Federal laboratory accreditation/certification information
d
e
f
g
c Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
d
e
f
g
c Education and training resources
d
e
f
g

c Voluntary standards news,information and documents
d
e
f
g

c Database tools
d
e
f
g

c Federal standards and conformity assessment policy
d
e
f
g

c Mandatory regulatory requirements
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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2. Is the information you regularly need...
j Domestic (U.S.)
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m
n
j International
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l
m
n

j Both domestic (U.S.) and international
k
l
m
n

3. What information about regulatory and standards development or conformity
assessment does your organization need but has been unable to find?
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2. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 2)

*4. Have you ever submitted a topic proposal for a workshop administered by the

Standards in Trade (SIT) Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
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m
n

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites all interested parties, including U.S.­based manufacturers, U.S. industry and 
trade associations and federal government agencies, to submit recommendations and suggestions for workshops covering specific sectors and 
targeted countries or regions of the world where training in the U.S. approaches to development and use of standards, including assessment of 
conformity to standards, may facilitate trade, increase U.S. exports, and/or benefit U.S. industry. Standards in Trade (SIT) workshops are designed 
to introduce U.S. stakeholders to emerging standards and conformity assessment issues in other countries and regions; identify regulatory 
information and market access issues; and provide timely information to foreign officials on U.S. practices in standards, metrology and conformity 
assessment. 

For more information or to submit a workshop proposal, click here. 

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3. Standards In Trade (SIT) Proposal Submission ­ No (page 3)

5. Why have you not submitted a workshop topic proposal to the Standards in Trade (SIT) 
Program? Select all that apply.
c Unaware that workshop topic submissions were accepted
d
e
f
g
c Submission process is too onerous/difficult
d
e
f
g

c Standrads in Trade program is not relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g
c Submission process/instructions are unclear
d
e
f
g

c Could not see sufficent benefits in submitting a proposal
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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4. Standards In Trade (SIT) Proposal Submission ­ Yes (page 4)

6. How did you learn about the Standards in Trade (SIT) Program workshop submission
process? Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c Federal Register Notice
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

7. What could be done to improve the current Standards in Trade (SIT) Program workshop
submission process?
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5. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 5)

*8. Have you ever participated in workshops offered by the Standards in Trade (SIT) 
Program?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

The NIST Standards in Trade (SIT) Workshop Program provides opportunities for cooperation and information exchange on important topics 
related to standards, conformity assessment, and trade that are vital to the success of U.S. businesses. The knowledge gained provides a basis for 
increasing trade opportunities in key foreign markets, particularly where such practices differ substantially from those in the United States. 

Each SIT workshop is targeted to aid U.S. industry in becoming more competitive through increased transparency of market and regulatory 
requirements, promotion and use of standards, and cooperative information exchange. Foreign and U.S. audiences alike gain a deeper 
understanding of standards development processes and technical requirements – paving the way for U.S.­produced goods. 

For more information, click here. 

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6. Standards in Trade (SIT) Workshop Participation ­ No (page 6)

9. Why have you not participated in workshops offered by Standards in Trade (SIT) 
Program? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the the programs/workshops offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the programs/workshops offerings/service
d
e
f
g
c The programs/workshops have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The programs/workshops have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another programs/workshops provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g
Other (please specify) 

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7. Standards in Trade (SIT) ­ Yes (page 7)

10. How did you learn about the Standards in Trade (SIT) Program workshops? Select all
that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

11. How has your organization used the Standards in Trade (SIT) Program workshops?
Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify current and emerging import or export issues
d
e
f
g
c Develop contacts with foreign affiliates
d
e
f
g
c Develop US connections and contacts
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g
c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
Other (please specify) 

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12. How has your organization benefited from the Standards in Trade (SIT) Program
workshops? Select all that apply.
c Influence the development of foreign standards and regulations
d
e
f
g
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enabled expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better enable standards participation activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

13. What could be done to improve the current Standards in Trade (SIT) Program
workshops?
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8. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 8)

*14. Has your organization used the services provided by NIST's National Center for 
Standards Information (NCSI)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

National Center for Standards Information (NCSI): The Center provides information on U.S. and international voluntary standards, mandatory 
government regulations, and conformity assessment procedures for non­agricultural products. 

For more information, click here 

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9. National Center for Standards Information (NCSI) ­ No (page 9)

15. Why has your organization not used the services provided by the National Center for 
Standards information (NCSI)? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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10. National Center for Standards Information (NCSI) ­ Yes (page 10)

16. How did you learn about the National Center for Standards Information (NCSI)
services? Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

17. Why did you elect to use the reference and research services of the National Center for 
Standards Information (NCSI)? Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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18. How has your organization used the information supplied by the National Center for 
Standards Information (NCSI)? Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

19. How has your organization benefited from the information supplied by the National 
Center for Standards Information (NCSI)? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enabled expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

c Better able to participate in standards and/or regulatory activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

20. What could the National Center for Standards Information (NCSI) do to improve the
value of the reference and research services they provide?
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11. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 11)

*21. Has your organization used the NIST website Standards.gov?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

In compliance with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1996, Federal agencies are adopting voluntary, private­sector 
standards whenever possible instead of creating proprietary, non­consensus standards. This mandate creates a critical need for close coordination 
and information sharing across sectors, agencies, and levels of government—a need filled by the robust website Standards.Gov. 

Standards.Gov provides a wealth of up­to­date information on current standards and recent changes relevant to Federal agencies and 
organizations. The site is maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in cooperation with multiple partners. 

For more information, click here. 

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12. Standards.gov ­ No (page 12)

22. Why has your organization not used the Standards.gov website? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g
Other (please specify) 

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13. Standards.gov ­ Yes (page 13)

23. How did you learn about the Standards.gov website? Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

24. Why did you elect to use the Standards.gov website? Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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25. How has your organization used the information from the Standards.gov website?
Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

26. How has your organization benefited from the information supplied by the
Standards.gov website? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enable expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better able to participate in standards activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

27. What could Standards.gov do to improve the value of their website?
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14. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 14)

*28. Has your organization used the NIST database, Standards Incorporated by 
Reference (SIBR)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

The Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database is a searchable collection of standards referenced in regulations ­ Voluntary consensus 
standards, government­unique standards, industry standards, and international standards referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 

For more information, click here. 

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15. Standards Incorporated by Reference ­ No (page 15)

29. Why has your organization not used the Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR)
database? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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16. Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) ­ Yes (page 16)

30. How did you learn about the Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database?
Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

31. Why did you elect to use the Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database?
Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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32. How has your organization used the information from the Standards Incorporated by 
Reference (SIBR) database? Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

33. How has your organization benefited from the information supplied by the Standards 
Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enable expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better able to participate in standards activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

34. What could the Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database do to improve
the value it provides?
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17. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 17)

*35. Has your organization used the NIST Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification
service, Notify U.S., provided by the U.S. Inquiry Point?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

The United States is a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Under the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) all Members 
report proposed technical regulations that affect trade with other Members. WTO Members review and comment on these regulations while they 
are in a draft stage and subject to revision. In this way, international free trade, international transparency, and international harmonization of 
standards are encouraged. 

Notify U.S. informs you every day with in­time tracking and reports on proposed technical regulations issued by more than 150 Member countries in 
the World Trade Organization, the U.S. Federal government, the 50 U.S. States, and the District of Columbia. 

For more information, click here. 

NIST Services Questions6
18. Notify U.S. ­ No (page 18)

36. Why has your organization not used the Notify U.S. database provided by U.S. Inquiry 
Point? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g
Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
19. Notify U.S. ­ Yes (page19)

37. How did you learn about the Notify U.S. database? Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

38. Why did you elect to use the Notify U.S. database? Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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39. How has your organization used the information supplied by the Notify U.S. database?
Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

40. How has your organization benefited from the services supplied by the Notify U.S.
database? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enabled expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better able to participate in standards activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

41. What could the Notify U.S. database do to improve the value it provides?
5
6  

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20. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 20)

*42. Does your organization use the customized, standards­related training services for
government agencies offered by NIST?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

j No ­ we are not a government agency
k
l
m
n

Training for Government Agencies: Develop and conduct customized standards­related educational workshops for government agencies. 

NIST Services Questions6
21. Standards­Related Training for Government Agencies ­ No (page 21)

43. Why has your organization not used the customized, standards­related training
services for government agencies? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
22. Standards­Related Training for Government Agencies ­ Yes (page 22)

44. How did you learn about the customized, standards­related training services? Select
all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

45. Why did you elect to use the customized, standards­related training services? Select
all that apply.
c Applicability to job
d
e
f
g

c Content appropriate to needs
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Expertise of presenters
d
e
f
g
c General interest
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
46. How has your organization used the customized, standards­related training services
provided? Select all that apply.
c Stay current on standards/conformity assessment environment
d
e
f
g

c Obtain guidance and advice on standards/conformity assessment
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards/conformity assessment activity in a particular industry or sector
d
e
f
g
c Identify standards/conformity assessment issues
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g
c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Make informed policy decisions
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

47. How has your organization benefited from the customized, standards­related training
services provided? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enable expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed policy decision
d
e
f
g

c Better able to participate in standards­related activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

48. What could be done to improve the value of the customized, standards­related training
services?
5
6  

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23. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 23)

*49. Has your organization used the NIST Global Standards Information website
(http://gsi.nist.gov)?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

Global Standards Information (http://gsi.nist.gov): A website and RSS feed of global standards news, events, resources, and reports. 

For more information, click here. 

NIST Services Questions6
24. Global Standards Information ­ No (page 24)

50. Why has your organization not used the Global Standards Information website
(http://gsi.nist.gov)? Select all that apply.
c Unaware of the services offered
d
e
f
g

c Unsatisfied with the services offered
d
e
f
g
c The services have not been timely
d
e
f
g

c The services have not been relevant to the work my organization does
d
e
f
g

c My organization has used another provider for this service (please specify in the "Other" field)
d
e
f
g
Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
25. Global Standards Information ­ Yes (page 25)

51. How did you learn about the Global Standards Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov)?
Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g
c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g
c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g
c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; please specify title in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g
c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the "Other" field below)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

52. Why did you elect to use the Global Standards Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov)?
Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
53. How has your organization used the information supplied by the Global Standards 
Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov)? Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

54. How has your organization benefited from the services supplied by the Global 
Standards Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov)? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enable expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better able to participate in standards activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

55. What could the Global Standards Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov) do to improve
the value of the site?
5
6  

NIST Services Questions6
26. National Institute of Standards and Technology (page 26)

56. Has your organization used any of these other NIST­Standards Coordination Office
(SCO) services or programs? Select all that apply.
c National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
d
e
f
g
c Telecommunications Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
d
e
f
g
c Standards Education Grants
d
e
f
g

c Policy support for standards and conformity Assessment
d
e
f
g

c National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) administration
d
e
f
g

c Program development guidance and support for conformity assessment (Govt. only)
d
e
f
g
c Interagency working groups participation (Govt. only)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

NIST Services Questions6
27. Non­NIST Information Provider(s) (page 27)

57. Where else does your organization currently acquire information about, and stay
abreast of, regulatory, standards, and conformity assessment developments that impact
U.S. trade and/or exports? Select all that apply.
c Email message
d
e
f
g

c Within your organization
d
e
f
g

c Conferences/meetings/workshops
d
e
f
g

c Colleagues (external to your organization)
d
e
f
g

c Standards development organizations (SDOs)
d
e
f
g

c Trade associations (including news and publications)
d
e
f
g
c Import/export agent
d
e
f
g

c Internet search engine
d
e
f
g

c E­newsletters/alerts
d
e
f
g

c Other journal or magazine subscriptions (electronic or print; 
d
e
f
g

c Testing labs and/or certification bodies
d
e
f
g

please specify title in the "Other" field below) 

c The Internet or other source (please specify URL or source in the 
d
e
f
g
"Other" field below) 
Other (please specify title/URL/source) 

58. Why did you select the information provider(s) you did? Select all that apply.
c Comprehensiveness
d
e
f
g
c Timeliness
d
e
f
g

c Ease of use
d
e
f
g

c Low cost/no cost
d
e
f
g
c Accessibility
d
e
f
g

c Tools and functionality
d
e
f
g
c Authoritativeness
d
e
f
g
c Unique content
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

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59. How has your organization used the services supplied by the information provider(s)
identified above? Select all that apply.
c Stay current on proposed standards and regulations for specific industry sectors and countries
d
e
f
g
c Share with colleague/management
d
e
f
g

c Stay aware of standards and regulatory activity worldwide
d
e
f
g
c Identify import or export issues
d
e
f
g

c Training for job
d
e
f
g

c Re­purpose or customize information for use by others
d
e
f
g
c General education
d
e
f
g

c Make a business or policy decision
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

60. How has your organization benefited from the services supplied by the information
provider(s) identified above? Select all that apply.
c Streamline processes
d
e
f
g
c Enable expansion
d
e
f
g

c Support development of a new product/market
d
e
f
g

c Reduce risk
d
e
f
g

c Decrease costs
d
e
f
g

c Make a more informed business or policy decision
d
e
f
g
c Better able to participate in standards activities
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

61. What could your information provider(s) do to improve the value of the services they
offer?
5
6  

NIST Services Questions6
28. (page 28)

62. How do you prefer to receive information from us? Select all that apply.
c Website
d
e
f
g
c Email
d
e
f
g

c Social networking (ie.Facebook,LinkedIn,Twitter)
d
e
f
g

c Newsletters
d
e
f
g

c RSS feed
d
e
f
g

c Trade journals/publications
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

63. If you would like to receive information from NIST on a mobile device, please select
your preferred platform. Select all that apply.
c Apple
d
e
f
g

c Android
d
e
f
g

c Blackberry
d
e
f
g

c e­Reader (Kindle/Nook)
d
e
f
g

c I am not interested in receiving information on a mobile device
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

64. Please indicate the category that best describes the organization you represent:
j Government
k
l
m
n

j Professional services
k
l
m
n

j Standards development organization (SDO)
k
l
m
n
j Testing and/or certification
k
l
m
n
j Academia
k
l
m
n

Other (please specify) 

j Manufacturing
k
l
m
n

j Trade association/professional society
k
l
m
n
j Non­profit
k
l
m
n

NIST Services Questions6
65. Please indicate the category that best describes the industry sector you represent:
j Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
k
l
m
n
j Arts, entertainment, and recreation
k
l
m
n
j Broadcasting
k
l
m
n

j Hotel and food service
k
l
m
n

data processing 

j Military
k
l
m
n

j Finance and insurance
k
l
m
n
j Government
k
l
m
n

j Health care and social assistance
k
l
m
n

j Information technology services and 
k
l
m
n

j Computer and electronics
k
l
m
n
j Construction
k
l
m
n

j Mining
k
l
m
n

j Retail
k
l
m
n
Other (please specify) 

j Telecommunications
k
l
m
n

j Transportation and logistics
k
l
m
n

j Utilities
k
l
m
n

j Wholesale / distributor
k
l
m
n

j Publishing
k
l
m
n

j Scientific or technical services
k
l
m
n

j Law enforcement and security
k
l
m
n
j Fire and medical safety
k
l
m
n

NIST Services Questions6
29. (page 29)

66. Would you be willing to participate in focus group discussions about standards and
conformity assessment and/or barriers to trade?

j Yes
k
l
m
n
j No
k
l
m
n

67. Which of the following NIST­Standards Coordination Office (SCO) services/programs, if 
any, would you like more information about? Select none or all that apply.
c Workshop proposal submission process for Standards in Trade (SIT)
d
e
f
g
c Standards in Trade (SIT) Program
d
e
f
g

c U.S. Inquiry Point for the WTO Technical Barrier to Trade (TBT) Notifications / Notify U.S.
d
e
f
g
c National Center for Standards Information (NCSI)
d
e
f
g
c Customized training for government agencies
d
e
f
g

c Conformity assessment support for government agencies
d
e
f
g
c Standards.gov website
d
e
f
g

c Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) database
d
e
f
g

c Global Standards Information website (http://gsi.nist.gov)
d
e
f
g

Other (please specify) 

68. If you are willing to participate in a focus group or have asked for more information,
please provide your contact details below. Otherwise, providing the below information is
optional.
Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

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