A Transaction Processing System (TPS) Is the Basic Business System

question 4

Multiple Choice

A transaction processing system (TPS) is the basic business system that assists operational level analysts when making structured decisions. Which of the items below is not an example of a TPS?

• A) Target's internal company payroll system
• B) Comfort Dental patient diagnosis system
• C) First Bank's overall accounting system
• D) Stewart Sport's order entry system

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Definitions:

Quantitative Research

A method of inquiry that involves the collection and analysis of numerical data to discover patterns, relationships, or generalizations.

Projective Technique

A psychological assessment tool in which ambiguous stimuli are presented to an individual to elicit responses that reveal aspects of their personality.

Ambiguous Objects

Items or entities whose appearance, function, or context does not have a single, clear interpretation.

Scanner Technology

The use of devices that convert physical text or images into digital form, often used in retail to read barcodes and manage inventory.