In Regard to Real-Time and Batch Posting, or Updating, Which

question 58

Multiple Choice

In regard to real-time and batch posting, or updating, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Real-time posting is always preferred because batch posting is slow.
• B) A system may use both kinds of posting.
• C) A system can do one kind of posting or the other, not both.
• D) A system will NOT use batch posting if the system is installed on a mainframe computer.

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Definitions:

Celiac Trunk

A major artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs.

Thoracic Aorta

A section of the aorta, the major artery in the body, passing through the thoracic cavity and supplying oxygenated blood to the thoracic and upper abdominal organs.

Superior Mesenteric Vein

A large vein that drains blood from the small intestine, ascending colon, and part of the transverse colon into the portal vein.

Gastrosplenic Vein

A blood vessel that drains blood from the stomach and spleen into the hepatic portal vein.