Federal Express stated in one of its mission statements that "positive control of each package will be maintained by utilizing ...electronic tracking and tracing systems." This is an example of which type of data processing?
A)real-time processing which features immediate updating as to the location of packages
B)batch processing which features updating at fixed time periods
C)real-time processing which features updating at fixed time periods such as at the end of an accounting period
D)batch processing which features immediate updating as to the location of packages

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The mention of "electronic tracking and tracing systems" implies that the data processing is being done in real-time to allow for immediate updating of package locations. Therefore, the correct choice is A.

Federal Express Stated in One of Its Mission Statements That