List,describe,and Provide an Example of Each of the Five Characteristics

question 108

Essay

List,describe,and provide an example of each of the five characteristics of high quality information.
Accuracy determines if all values are correct.Example-is the name spelled correctly? Completeness determines if any values are missing.Example-is the address complete? Consistency ensures that aggregate or summary information is in agreement with detailed information.Example-do totals equal the true total of the individual fields? Uniqueness ensures that each transaction,entity,and event is represented only once in the information.Example-are there any duplicate customers? Timeliness determines if the information is current with respect to the business requirement.Example-is the information updated weekly?

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Definitions:

Civilian Goods

Products and services that are produced and intended for use by civilians rather than military or defense purposes.

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost represents the value of the next best alternative that must be foregone when making a decision, highlighting the trade-off between different choices.

Submarines

Underwater naval vessels capable of extensive underwater operations.

Strawberries

A sweet, red, heart-shaped fruit that is widely enjoyed fresh, in desserts, or as a flavoring.