Multiple choice technology architecture

A claims processing system has had 5,000 requests made in the first hour and 4,900 requests have completed in the first hour. What is the number of requests pending in the claims processing system at the end of the first hour?

  1. 5000

  2. 100

  3. 4900

  4. 5

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pending requests are calculated by subtracting completed requests from total requests received. 5,000 - 4,900 = 100 requests remain in the system. This represents the backlog that needs processing.