Online transaction processing (OLTP) and online analytical processing (OLAP) are similar MIS strategies used to help with business decision making. What is the primary difference between OLTP and OLAP?
A)OLTP is used at the operational level; OLAP is used at the managerial level
B)OLTP is used to capture transactional and event data; OLAP is used to manipulate information
C)OLTP is used to support structured decisions; OLAP is used to support semistructured decisions
D)All of these are correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Online transaction processing (OLTP) is the capturing of transaction and event information using technology to (1) process the information according to defined business rules, (2) store the information, and (3) update existing information to reflect the new information.It is used at the operational level and to support structured decisions.Online analytical processing (OLAP) is the manipulation of information to create business intelligence in support of strategic decision making.It is used at the managerial level and to support semistructured decisions.

Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) Are