Information systems that collect data regarding the business events of entity and support its day-to-day business requirements originate from the following broad source:

a.

mechanical

b.

electronic

c.

operational

d.

social

Given the tools and training that accountants currently possess, which of the following sources of data presents the most challenges with respect to data manipulation and analysis?

a.

Social sources

b.

All are equally challenging

c.

Operational sources

d.

Mechanical sources