<p>Mr. Peterson will begin taking the inventory tomorrow, making sure there is no <strong>discrepancy</strong> between the actual on-hand inventory stock and the item quantity recorded in the inventory system.</p><p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">The correct answer is (A) discrepancy.</span></p>
<p>A discrepancy refers to a difference or inconsistency between two or more things. In this context, it is referring to the difference between the actual on-hand inventory stock and the item quantity recorded in the inventory system. Mr. Peterson will be checking for any discrepancies to ensure that the recorded inventory matches the actual inventory.</p>
<p>Option (B) maintenance refers to the process of maintaining or keeping something in good condition. While maintenance may be important for overall inventory management, it does not specifically address the issue of a difference between the recorded and actual inventory.</p>
<p>Option (C) integration refers to the process of combining or merging different things together. While integration may be important in other contexts, it does not directly relate to the issue of a discrepancy in inventory quantities.</p>
<p>Option (D) compilation refers to the process of gathering or collecting information from different sources. While compilation may be involved in the inventory management process, it does not specifically address the issue of a discrepancy in inventory quantities.</p>