Direct Data Entry Devices Quiz

What is a direct data entry device?

• A device that requires physical interaction

• A device that reads data directly from a source

• A device that only outputs data

• A device that stores data temporarily

Which of the following is an advantage of a magnetic stripe reader?

• Can hold lots of data

• More secure than chip readers

• Requires a PIN for access

• Information can be input very quickly

What is a disadvantage of chip readers?

• They are not as secure as magnetic stripe systems

• They cannot hold much data

• They are not as widely available as magnetic stripe readers

• They are widely available

What is the primary use of PIN pads?

• To enter data into ATMs and entry doors

• To scan products at checkout

• To read forms

• To read barcodes

Which of the following is an advantage of optical mark readers?

• They are very secure

• They require no marks to be made

• They can read whole pages of information quickly

• They can read any type of character

What is a disadvantage of barcode readers?

• They cannot be used internationally

• They require physical interaction

• They are slower than manual input

• They can only read numerical codes

Which direct data entry device is used to read data from banking cards?

• Barcode reader

• Chip reader

• Optical mark reader

• Magnetic stripe reader

What is a key consideration when choosing a direct data entry device?

• The size of the device

• The brand of the device

• The user's needs and device advantages

• The color of the device

Which device is used to scan codes from products?

• Optical mark reader

• PIN pad

• Chip reader

• Barcode reader

What is a disadvantage of using PIN pads?

• They are too expensive

• They cannot be used for entry doors

• They are not secure

• They can be forgotten