Match the description in the right column with the information characteristic in the left column.

1. relevant a. the report was carefully designed so that the data contained on the report became information to the reader
2. reliable b. the manager was working one weekend and needed to find some information about production requests for a certain customer. he was able to find the report on the company’s network.
3. complete c. the data on a report was checked by two clerks working independently
4. timely d. an accounts receivable aging report that included all customer accounts
5. understandable e. a report checked by 3 different people for accuracy
6. verifiable f. an accounts receivable aging report used in credit granting decisions
7. accessible g. an accounts receivable aging report was received before the credit manager had to make a decision whether to extend customer credit

Answer and Explanation:

1. Relevant                                   F. An accounts receivable aging report used  

                                                       in credit granting decisions  

2. Reliable                                    E. A report checked by 3 different people for

                                                        accuracy

3. Complete                                  D.  An accounts receivable aging report that

                                                        included all customer accounts

4. Timely                                        G.  An accounts receivable aging report

                                                        was received before the credit manager  

                                                        had to make a decision whether to

                                                         extend customer credit

5. Understandable                         A. The report was carefully designed so

                                                        that the data contained on the report  

                                                        became information to the reader

6. Verifiable                                     C. The data on a report was checked by

                                                         two clerks working independently

7. Accessible                                   B. The manager was working one weekend and needed to find some information about production requests for a certain customer. He was able to find the report on the company’s network.

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