PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 57 of 74
At a modern retail store, the cashier scans a barcode, the system instantly calculates the total, accepts a credit card payment, and deducts the item from inventory. This checkout hardware/software combo is called:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS)
Explanation
EPOS systems are advanced retail checkout terminals that handle barcode scanning, electronic payments, and real-time inventory updates.
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