alleryStart learning →Which application is batch processing described as well suited to?
AAirline seat reservations made by travellers
BStock trades executed on an exchange
CEmergency alerts sent to field engineers
DPayroll processing done on a periodic cycle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Payroll processing done on a periodic cycle
1. Batch processing uses computer resources very efficiently.
2. It is well suited to applications such as payroll that require periodic rather than continuous processing.
3. A reservation must be confirmed immediately, so it needs online processing.
4. Trades and alerts likewise cannot wait for a scheduled run.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.3 Transaction Processing Systems_
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