Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of financial EDI?

Credit Card Payments
State Tax Payments
Personal Loans
Investment Transactions

The correct answer is: State Tax Payments

Financial EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, refers to the electronic transfer of business documents in a standardized format between organizations. It enables seamless communication regarding financial transactions without manual intervention, reducing errors and increasing efficiency. State tax payments fall into the category of financial EDI because they typically involve structured electronic data exchanges between tax agencies and businesses or individuals. These transactions often follow specific data formats and standards that facilitate automated processing, such as the transmission of payment details and supporting documentation electronically. On the other hand, credit card payments, personal loans, and investment transactions involve various financial processes that may not specifically utilize EDI for their primary documentation and communication needs. Credit card payments are generally processed through card networks and do not usually rely on standardized data exchanges. Personal loans and investment transactions involve individual agreements and could utilize broader financial systems but do not fit the strict definition of financial EDI in the way that state tax payments do.