Transaction Processing Systems
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What is the primary purpose of an Executive Support System (ESS)?

  • To automate routine business tasks
  • To process transactions efficiently
  • To provide summarized internal data for effective decision-making (correct)
  • To manage customer relationships

    • What is a characteristic of an Expert System?

  • It is a type of decision support system
  • It is based on artificial intelligence research (correct)
  • It is used for customer relationship management
  • It is used for transactional processing

    • What is the primary benefit of an ESS in the healthcare industry?

  • Enhanced strategic decision-making (correct)
  • Improved patient care quality
  • Automated transaction processing
  • Increased operational efficiency

    • What is the primary component of an Expert System?

    <p>Knowledgebase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an ESS in the retail industry?

    <p>To track sales and inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using an Expert System?

    <p>Improved decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way an ESS helps executives in the healthcare industry?

    <p>By providing summarized data for strategic decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an Expert System in the context of decision-making?

    <p>It acts as an expert consultant to users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>To update records and generate reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of processing involves accumulating transactions over time and processing them periodically?

    <p>Batch processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of batch processing?

    <p>Payroll processing per month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of online transaction processing?

    <p>Providing feedback after processing in real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of online transaction processing?

    <p>ATM withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>To update records and generate reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of online transaction processing over batch processing?

    <p>It provides feedback after processing in real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a characteristic of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>It automates office transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>To automate transaction collection, modification, and retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>It increases the performance, reliability, and consistency of business transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a transaction in a business?

    <p>Depositing money into a bank account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a Transaction Processing System in a business?

    <p>It helps businesses perform daily operations smoothly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system is used to automate daily transactions in a business?

    <p>Transaction Processing System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using a Transaction Processing System in a business?

    <p>Increased performance, reliability, and consistency of business transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a characteristic of a Transaction Processing System?

    <p>It is used for designing apps and websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using a Transaction Processing System in terms of business operations?

    <p>It helps businesses perform daily operations smoothly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transaction Processing System

    • Processes data resulting from business transactions to update records and generate reports
    • Two ways to perform transactions: Batching processing and Online transaction processing
    • Batching processing: accumulates transactions over time and processes them periodically
    • Examples of Batching processing: payroll processing per month, processing of checks given to the bank
    • Online processing: processes transactions in real-time, providing feedback immediately
    • Examples of Online processing: ATM withdrawal, Airline bookings

    Office Automation System (OAS)

    • Automates administrative processes like documenting, recording data, and office transactions
    • Divided into managerial and clerical activities
    • Consists of computers, communication-related technology, and personnel
    • Covers office transactions and supports official activity at every level in the organization
    • Applications of OAS include email, file attachments, and information systems for interorganizational supply chains and electronic markets

    Importance of Information Systems

    • Necessary for businesses to grow and achieve their objectives
    • Useful for storing operational data, documents, communication records, and histories
    • Helps in better decision-making by providing important information
    • Allows employees to communicate effectively and share documents

    Types of Information Systems

    • Transaction Processing System: automates the transaction collection, modification, and retrieval process
    • Executive Support System (ESS): provides greater telecommunication, better computing capabilities, and more efficient display options
    • Expert Systems: uses knowledge about a specific area to aid managers in diagnosing problems or in problem-solving
    • Examples of ESS: healthcare industry, retail industry

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    This quiz covers the basics of Transaction Processing Systems, including their objectives, types of processing and how they update records and generate reports.

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