PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 44 of 74
The logistics manager needs a daily report showing exactly how many transport trucks arrived and left the warehouse yesterday, and the basic costs incurred. The system providing this routine operational data is a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Explanation
A TPS processes routine, day-to-day business transactions and provides basic operational data such as daily shipments or sales.
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