Question

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of secondary data?

• A. The objectives, nature, and methods used to collect the secondary data may not be appropriate to the present situation.
• B. Secondary data may be lacking in accuracy.
• C. Secondary data may be expensive and time consuming.
• D. Secondary data may not be completely current or dependable.

Hint:

Secondary data = quick and cheap, but may be inaccurate or outdated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Common disadvantages of secondary data.
- May not match current objectives.
- May lack accuracy.
- May be outdated or incomplete.
Step 2: Why (c) is not a disadvantage.
Secondary data is usually cheaper and faster to obtain than primary data — so “expensive and time consuming” is not a valid disadvantage.
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