The electronic transmission of transaction data using telecommunications is referred to as
A) artificial intelligence network (AIN).
B) local-area network (LAN).
C) electronic data interchange (EDI).
D) wide-area network (WAN).
E) knowledge management system (KMS).

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is used to transfer electronic documents or business data from one computer system to another computer system, i.e., from one trading partner to another trading partner without human intervention.

The Electronic Transmission of Transaction Data Using Telecommunications Is Referred