In a Retail Store a Point-Of-Sale Terminal Would Be Used

question 38

Multiple Choice

In a retail store a point-of-sale terminal would be used to perform which of the following tasks?

• A) to test new salespeople
• B) to discourage shoplifting
• C) to label merchandise
• D) to track inventories

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Diffuse Status Characteristics

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