Jeffrey Is a New Recruit at We-Compute, Inc

Multiple Choice

Jeffrey is a new recruit at We-Compute, Inc. He is totally confused about what transaction-processing system (TPS) does. Which of these definitions should you give him about TPS?

A) A system that records and processes data resulting from routine business transactions.
B) A computer system that monitors and controls ongoing physical processes such as temperature.
C) A system that combines modern hardware and software to handle the tasks of publishing and distributing information.
D) A system that organizes information in the form of pre-specified reports.
E) An interactive computer-based system that uses decision models and specialized databases to support organization decision makers.