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A retail chain integrates its purchase, inventory, finance and HR modules on a single database so that a goods receipt entry automatically updates inventory and accounts payable. What is the key benefit of this integrated design?

The key benefit is the elimination of duplicate data entry and consistent, real-time information across functions. One goods receipt entry updates inventory and payables automatically. Integration does not remove the need for access controls, audit trails or security safeguards.

  1. AElimination of data duplication and consistent real-time information across functionsCorrect
  2. BComplete removal of the need for any access controls
  3. CGuaranteed protection against all cyber attacks
  4. DReplacement of the need for audit trails

Explanation

An ERP style integrated database lets one entry flow to all linked modules, avoiding duplicate entry and giving consistent data. It does not remove access controls or audit trails; integration actually increases the need for them, so the other options are wrong.

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