In a file-oriented information system, a transaction file ____.
A) stores relatively permanent data about an entity
B) is created and saved for backup and recovery purposes
C) stores records that contain day-to-day business and operational data
D) is a temporary file created by an information system for a single task

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A transaction file in a file-oriented information system stores day-to-day business and operational data, such as sales, purchases, transactions or other forms of business activity. It stores data temporarily until that data can be processed or saved in the master file. A is incorrect, as relatively permanent data is typically stored in a master file, not a transaction file. B is incorrect, as backup and recovery files are created separately and are not considered transaction files. D is incorrect, as transaction files are not temporary files created for a single task.

In a File-Oriented Information System, a Transaction File ____