DQ 01 In designing vendor records, what specific data elements would you include to help you select the best vendor for a particular purchase? Be specific as to the nature of the data to be stored, where it would come from, and how it would be used in the selection process.

DQ 02 In terms of effectiveness and efficiency of operations, as well as of meeting the generic information system control goals of validity, completeness, and accuracy, what are the arguments for and against each of the following?

1. Sending a copy of the PO from the purchasing department to the receiving department.
2. Having the Quantity Ordered field blinded on the receiving department copy of the PO.

DQ 03 Auditors will never allow an organization to adopt a paperless system, so why do we waste our time bothering to study them? Discuss fully.