What is the status of a certificate copy generated from a computer file and signed by the technician?

The status of a certificate copy that has been generated from a computer file and signed by the technician is accurately identified as a duplicate. This type of certificate is a reproduction of the original document, which means it serves the same purpose as the original but is not the primary document; it does not bear the original signatures or physical attributes that distinguish an original document.

In contexts where certification and calibration records are critical for compliance, having a duplicate can be important for record-keeping and sharing purposes. While the signed copy may retain the authority or validation as per the technician's qualifications, it does not alter the original's validity. Thus, it is recognized as a duplicate rather than an amended or revalidated document, as those terms imply changes or updates to the original certification rather than mere reproduction.