Which of the following is a characteristic of information?
A) It solely contains facts and figures.
B) It is useful even when it is inaccurate.
C) It has context.
D) It is cheap to retrieve after a company has it.

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Information without context is meaningless. Context provides the necessary background and circumstances to understand the information in a meaningful way. Options A and D are incorrect as information can also contain opinions and interpretations and retrieval costs can vary. Option B is incorrect as inaccurate information can lead to wrong decision making and can have negative consequences.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Information