Question

which statement is a fair comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of paper versus digital financial records? (1 point)

paper records are easier to send to another person.

digital records are easier to store.

digital records are easier to permanently destroy.

digital records are easier to access if they are nearby.

Explanation:

• For "Paper records are easier to send to another person": Digital records (e.g., via email, cloud) are easier to send, so this is incorrect.
• For "Digital records are easier to store": Digital records can be stored on hard drives, cloud, etc., requiring less physical space than paper (which needs filing cabinets, storage rooms), so this is a fair comparison.
• For "Digital records are easier to permanently destroy": Digital records can have backups, and proper deletion (like with encryption keys) is complex; paper can be shredded/burned easily, so this is incorrect.
• For "Digital records are easier to access if they are nearby": Paper records, if physical and nearby, can be accessed by picking them up, while digital may need device/software, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Digital records are easier to store