1) Accuracy of data input is important. What method of data input would be best of each or the following situations and explain why:
Printed questionnaires: The best method for data input for questionnaires would be a keyboard, because it permits one to produce the required test that formulates the questionnaires. As well there would be less room for errors such as unclear writing.
Telephone survey: Voice recognition is best because a voice input device can be programmed to distinguish answers spoken into the receiver allowing it to all be completed by computers.
Bank checks: Scanning devices that recognizes bar codes are called Micr (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) a magnetic scanning input device. This system reads the number at the bottom of the checks and will mechanically make modifications to the correct accounts. A Micr input system will magnetize the information at the bottom of the check for simple interpretation.
Retail tags: The best data input for retail......

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Title: Input And Output
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