A Terminal Used for Electronic Processing of Payment Transactions in a Retail

question 24

Multiple Choice

A terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet is called a(n) ____.

• A) embedded computer
• B) Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
• C) global positioning system (GPS)
• D) point-of-sale (POS) system

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Definitions:

Classification

The systematic arrangement of business transactions and accounts in categories or groups based on similar characteristics for financial reporting and analysis.

Distribution

The process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user that needs it.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company’s profitability.

Preferred Dividends

Dividends that are paid out to preferred shareholders before any dividends are distributed to common shareholders, typically at a fixed rate.