Consider a retail company that uses two different types of database systems: one to handle daily transactions at the point of sale and another to analyze sales data across different regions and time periods for strategic decision$-$making. Which of the following examples best illustrates the difference between Online Transaction Processing $($OLTP$)$ and Online Analytical Processing $($OLAP$)?$

A$)$

Both OLTP and OLAP systems are primarily used for real$-$time data entry, with no significant differences in their handling of data analysis or transaction processing

B$)$

OLTP and OLAP both refer to the same process of handling daily transactions and analyzing sales data, with no distinct difference in their applications

C$)$

OLTP is used for recording daily transactions at the point of sale, focusing on speed and efficiency, while OLAP is used to analyze sales data across different regions and time periods, focusing on providing insights and supporting decision$-$making

D$)$

OLTP is used to analyze the sales data across different regions and time periods, while OLAP is used for recording daily transactions at the point of sale

E$)$

OLAP is used exclusively for financial transactions, such as processing payments, whereas OLTP is used for complex analytical queries and data mining activities