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CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 3

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Which ONE of the following is a characteristic of operational financial information?

AProvides information for long term decision making

BProvided mainly to senior managers

CProvided infrequently and at irregular intervals

DProvides detailed information focussed on one business area

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Suggested Answer: D

by Alton at Apr 06, 2025, 10:50 PM

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Mattie

7 months ago

I think it's mainly for lower-level managers, not just seniors.

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Coral

7 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about the day-to-day stuff!

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Whitney

8 months ago

D is definitely the right choice here!

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Fanny

8 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not for long-term decisions?

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Anthony

8 months ago

Operational info is usually detailed and specific.

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Tammara

8 months ago

I feel like option C doesn’t fit because operational info is provided regularly, right? I’m leaning towards D, but I’m still uncertain.

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Theola

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought operational info was for short-term decisions, but does that mean it’s not for senior managers?

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Miss

9 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think operational info is usually detailed and focused, which points to D again.

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Roselle

9 months ago

I think operational financial information is more about day-to-day operations, so maybe it’s option D? But I’m not entirely sure.

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Glen

9 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Operational financial information is usually provided more frequently and is more detailed and focused on specific business areas, rather than being provided to senior managers at irregular intervals.

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Donte

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. Operational financial information is typically used for short-term decision making, so I'm going to rule out the option about long-term decision making. I think the key is to focus on the frequency and level of detail.

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Jackie

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem pretty similar, so I'll need to think it through carefully to make sure I don't mix up the definitions.

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Keneth

10 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about the characteristics of operational financial information. I think I've got a good handle on this topic, so I'll give it a shot.

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Tennie

1 year ago

Haha, this question is like a game of 'Guess the Correct Answer'! I'm going with B, just to be different. Gotta keep the exam folks on their toes, you know?

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Quinn

1 year ago

Yeah, it's like a little game within the exam!

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Cyril

1 year ago

Fair enough, we'll see who guessed right in the end!

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Tom

1 year ago

I see your point, but I'm sticking with B for now.

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Elvera

1 year ago

I think it's D, it makes sense to focus on one area for detailed information.

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Corazon

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's C.

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Luisa

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Operational financial information is definitely more detailed and focused, but it's also provided to senior managers, right? Either way, this is a tough one!

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Ena

1 year ago

I'm going with C. Operational financial information is provided infrequently and at irregular intervals, which makes it less useful for long-term planning.

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Ruthann

1 year ago

I agree with you, D seems like the most accurate choice for a characteristic of operational financial information.

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Dalene

1 year ago

I think D is the correct answer. Operational financial information provides detailed information focused on one business area.

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Novella

1 year ago

I agree with Olive, operational financial information provides detailed information on one business area.

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Evangelina

1 year ago

I think the answer is D. Operational financial information provides detailed information focused on one business area, which is crucial for day-to-day decision-making.

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Sylvie

1 year ago

I see, thanks for clarifying. D does make more sense now.

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Galen

1 year ago

Actually, it's D. It focuses on one business area for day-to-day decisions.

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Daniel

1 year ago

I think it's A. Operational financial information is more for long term decision making.

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Germaine

1 year ago

I agree, D is the correct answer. It gives detailed information for daily operations.

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Olive

1 year ago

I think the answer is D.

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