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In what correct order should the cash withdrawal process work in a real ATM?
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Answer from AI
The correct sequence of cash dispensing at an ATM is usually as follows:
- Balance check and authentication — ensure there are sufficient funds in the account and the user has authenticated.
- Preparation of banknotes — the ATM selects the required number and denominations of banknotes for dispensing.
- Check for banknotes availability — ensure the selected banknotes are available in the cassettes.
- Dispensing banknotes — the banknotes are mechanically dispensed to the user.
- Confirmation of dispensing — sensors confirm that the banknotes have been dispensed correctly.
- Update of status — funds are deducted from the account, and the number of banknotes in the cassettes is updated.
- Receipt issuance and card return — final actions.
It is important that the cash dispensing operation is atomic: if an error occurs at any stage (for example, if banknotes get stuck), the operation should be canceled or rolled back to prevent deducting money without dispensing cash.