The Least Time-Consuming Method of Collecting Data for Use in a Systems

question 13

Multiple Choice

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

• A)observation.
• B)interviews.
• C)questionnaires.
• D)reviewing system documentation.

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Definitions:

After-tax Cash Flows

The net amount of cash that remains after all tax liabilities have been deducted from a company's revenues.

Required Return

The lowest yearly percentage gain from an investment required to attract individuals or businesses to invest in a specific security or project.

Profitability Index

A calculation used in capital budgeting to determine the relative profitability of an investment, computed as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Crossover Rate

The crossover rate is the rate of return at which two projects have the same net present value (NPV), used in capital budgeting to compare the desirability of investments or projects.