For each of the following pairs of information characteristics, give an example of a situation in which one of the characteristics may be sacrificed in return for a gain in the other. Relevance and faithful representation. Relevance and consistency. Comparability and consistency. Relevance and understandability.

For each of the following pairs of information characteristics, give an example of a situation in which one of the characteristics may be sacrificed in return for a gain in the other. Relevance and faithful representation. Relevance and consistency. Comparability and consistency. Relevance and understandability.

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