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COM 101 Computer Processing Modes Objective Question

Question

A Point of Sale (POS) system is an example of which processing mode?
Options
A Batch processing
B Distributed processing
C Time-sharing processing
D Online processing
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Point of Sale (POS) systems are explicitly listed as an example of online processing. They require instant data updates (e.g., updating inventory) and direct user interaction at the time of a sale.

Hint

This system processes transactions as they happen, updating inventory and sales records immediately.

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