A terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet is called a(n) ____.
A) embedded computer
B) Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
C) global positioning system (GPS)
D) point-of-sale (POS) system

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A point-of-sale (POS) system is a terminal used for electronic processing of payment transactions in a retail outlet. It is designed to facilitate quick and efficient transactions between customers and retailers, and may include features such as barcode scanning, inventory management, and customer relationship management tools. Options A, B, and C are not correct because an embedded computer is a computer system that is built into another device and designed to perform specific functions, an ATM is a self-service banking device that allows customers to withdraw cash, check their account balance, and perform other transactions, and a GPS is a satellite-based navigation system used to determine the location of a device or vehicle.

A Terminal Used for Electronic Processing of Payment Transactions in a Retail