Multiple choice technology databases

An operational system is which of the following?

  1. A system that is used to run the business in real time and is based on historical data.

  2. A system that is used to run the business in real time and is based on current data.

  3. A system that is used to support decision making and is based on current data.

  4. A system that is used to support decision making and is based on historical data.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Operational systems support day-to-day business operations in real time using current data. They capture and process transactions as they occur. Decision support systems (analytical systems) use historical data for analysis. The key distinction is operational = real-time current data, analytical = historical data for decision making.

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