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COM 101 Computer Processing Modes Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following is an example of real-time processing?
Options
A Generating monthly payroll
B Processing credit card payment at a store
Correct Answer
C A scheduled data backup
D Running a large simulation overnight
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Processing a credit card payment at a store requires instant response and is a form of online/real-time transaction. Payroll and scheduled backups are classic batch processes. Overnight simulations are also typically batch jobs.

Hint

This task requires an immediate response to verify funds and complete a transaction while the customer waits.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Computer Processing Modes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 838 of 1018
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