In a Transaction-Processing System (TPS), If the TPS Database Can

question 49

Multiple Choice

In a transaction-processing system (TPS) , if the TPS database can be queried and updated while the transaction is taking place, this is called ________ processing.

• A) direct
• B) batch
• C) real-time
• D) immediate

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

A financial metric that represents the amount of revenue from sales that exceeds variable costs, used to cover fixed expenses and generate profit.

Unit Variable Cost

The cost associated with producing one additional unit of product, which includes labor, materials, and other variable expenses.

Total Revenue

The total amount of income generated by the sales of goods or services associated with a company's primary operations.

Average Revenue

The amount of income generated per unit of sale, calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of units sold.