Y12 IPT 9.4.1.4 Quiz

What material is used in the ink for printing MICR characters on cheques?

• Ferromagnetic material

• Photoconductive material

• Thermoplastic material

• Electrostatic material

What are the two common technologies within MICR readers?

• Waveform and matrix readers

• Optical and magnetic readers

• Laser and LED readers

• Barcode and QR code readers

How do waveform MICR readers first process the MICR line?

• By magnetizing the entire MICR line

• By scanning the MICR line with a laser

• By converting the MICR line to a digital signal

• By reflecting light off the MICR line

What is the primary function of a barcode reader?

• To reflect light off the barcode image

• To magnetize the barcode

• To convert the barcode to a magnetic signal

• To print the barcode

What type of light source is used in barcode wands?

• LED

• Laser

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

How do laser barcode readers differ from LED barcode readers?

• They can operate at greater distances from the barcode

• They use a different type of light source

• They require manual scanning

• They do not use a mirror

What technology do barcode scanners based on charge coupled devices (CCDs) use?

• A row of photocells built into a microchip

• A single LED light source

• A magnetic strip

• A thermal printer

What is the width of each track on a magnetic stripe card?

• 0.11 inches

• 0.25 inches

• 0.5 inches

• 1 inch

Which track on a magnetic stripe card is written with a density of 75 bits per inch?

• Track 1

• Track 2

• Track 3

• Track 4

What type of data is typically contained on track 2 of a magnetic stripe card?

• Cardholder's name

• Encrypted version of the PIN

• Rewritable data for offline transactions

• Card issuer's details