PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 25 of 74
A fast-food restaurant uses a computerized cash register that immediately records every burger sold, updates inventory, and calculates change for the customer. What type of system is this?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Explanation
A TPS handles high volumes of routine, day-to-day operational transactions immediately as they occur.
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