Which of the following can be regarded as external data?
A) Sales force activity reports compiled by the sales manager
B) Accounting data obtained from the financial statements
C) Information obtained from the U.S Census
D) Product performance reviews made by the engineering department

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External data refers to information that is collected from sources outside of the organization. The U.S Census is an example of an external source, as it is a public dataset provided by the government, not generated within the company.

Which of the Following Can Be Regarded as External Data