Which of the Following Types of Processing Is Essential for Businesses

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of processing is essential for businesses that require access to current data such as airlines, ticket agencies, and stock investment firms?

• A) Batch processing
• B) Multiple unit processing
• C) Business intelligence processing
• D) Online transaction processing

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Definitions:

Nonmaterial Entity

An entity that does not possess a physical form, often pertaining to concepts, ideas, or supernatural beings.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Cerebral Hemisphere

Each of the two parts of the brain (left and right) responsible for different functions, with the left typically handling logical reasoning and the right more involved in creative tasks.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.