Information should be accurate, timely, complete, and _____ A. accuracy B. concise C. simulation D. decision E. None of the above

The correct answer is relevant.

Information should be accurate, timely,

• Accurate means that the information is free from errors and is truthful.
• Timely means that the information is available when it is needed.
• Complete means that the information is all that is needed to make a decision or take action.
• Relevant means that the information is useful for the purpose for which it is being used.

Option A, accuracy, is a subset of relevance. Information that is not accurate is not relevant.

Option B, concise, is not a

Option C, simulation, is not a necessary quality of information. Information can be accurate, timely, complete, and relevant without being a simulation.

Option D, decision, is not a necessary quality of information. Information can be accurate, timely, complete, and relevant without being used to make a decision.

Therefore, the correct answer is relevant.