In regard to real-time and batch posting, or updating, which of the following statements is correct?
A) Real-time posting is always preferred because batch posting is slow.
B) A system may use both kinds of posting.
C) A system can do one kind of posting or the other, not both.
D) A system will NOT use batch posting if the system is installed on a mainframe computer.

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A system may use both real-time and batch posting depending on the needs of the organization. Real-time posting is appropriate for immediate updates, while batch posting can be useful for processing large amounts of data at once. The choice of which method to use depends on the specific requirements of the system and organization. The statement in option D is also incorrect as a mainframe computer can support batch posting.

In Regard to Real-Time and Batch Posting, or Updating, Which