PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 47 of 74
A business utilizes an information system designed specifically to process thousands of routine daily data transactions in real-time as they occur. What type of system is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Explanation
A Transaction Processing System (TPS) is responsible for processing multiple day-to-day routine business data transactions as they occur, often functioning as a real-time processing system.
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