In a Real-Time Sales System,which Transaction-Processing Step Below Would Not

question 50

Multiple Choice

In a real-time sales system,which transaction-processing step below would not be performed entirely by using EDI?

• A) Receiving and translating an incoming customer order
• B) Sending an acknowledgement of the incoming order
• C) Sending the customer a three-ring bound catalogue using the U.S. mail
• D) Transmitting an advanced shipping notice to the customer

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