A transaction is the correct term for an executing program that forms a logical unit of database processing, ensuring reliable and consistent data manipulation using the capabilities of a microprocessor.
A transaction is an executing program that forms a logical unit of database processing. A transaction in the context of a database is a sequence of operations performed as a single logical unit of work. The key properties of transactions, often referred to as ACID properties, include Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. When dealing with a microprocessor, which is an integrated circuit that implements a computer processor capable of storing and manipulating data, databases rely on transactions to ensure that all operations are processed reliably and without interruption, even in the face of errors or hardware failures.