Smart Card Technology and AIDC Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?

Biometrics

Radio frequency identification

Database management (correct)

Smart cards

What is the primary focus of the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?

Cloud computing applications

Problem solving using AIDC technology (correct)

Data analysis techniques

Network security protocols

Which course learning outcome (CLO) involves using common AIDC hardware and software in lab activities?

CLO 4

CLO 1

CLO 3 (correct)

CLO 2

What does AIDC stand for in the context of the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?

Automatic Identification and Data Capture Signup and view all the answers

What type of RFID tags are powered by the electromagnetic energy transmitted from an RFID reader?

Passive Tags Signup and view all the answers

Which type of RFID systems use battery-powered RFID tags that continuously broadcast their own signal?

Active RFID systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the battery in Active RFID tags?

To power the tag and enable long read ranges Signup and view all the answers

What type of RFID tags are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and accommodate applications in punishing autoclaves?

Passive RFID tags Signup and view all the answers

Which industry commonly uses Active tag’s beacons for applications?

Oil and gas industry Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Active Transponder tags and Beacon tags?

Beacon tags wait to hear the reader’s signal Signup and view all the answers

Which type of RFID tags are usually encased in a rugged shell due to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures and moisture?

Active Tags Signup and view all the answers

What happens once the passive RFID tag is read within the read zone?

The tag's internal antenna draws in energy from the RF waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Active RFID tags over Passive RFID tags?

Much longer read range Signup and view all the answers

What makes employing passive RFID systems economical for many industries?

Lower price point per tag Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Semi Passive RFID systems?

To use battery power for communication with RFID readers Signup and view all the answers

What type of RFID tag falls into two categories: Soft and Hard?

Passive Tag Signup and view all the answers

Which method of technology automatically identifies objects, collects data about them, and enters the data into computer systems without human involvement?

Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Signup and view all the answers

In what industries is Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) used?

Healthcare and Retail Signup and view all the answers

What principle component of AIDC involves converting data into electric signals?

Machine scanning Signup and view all the answers

Which benefit of AIDC helps maintain control over inventory from time of receipt through processing and to outbound shipping?

Control Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is an example of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) used for identifying products or items by stock keeping unit (SKU) number?

Barcodes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of codes systematically represented data by varying the widths and spacing's of parallel lines?

Linear or One-Dimensional (1D) Codes Signup and view all the answers

What does a barcode reader/scanner use to translate information from the barcode image to digital data and send it to the computer for further processing?

Laser beam Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of barcodes compared to RFID technology?

Requires line of sight scanning Signup and view all the answers

What type of character encoding is used in barcodes?

Numerical encoding Signup and view all the answers

Which AIDC technology is easily forgeable compared to others?

Smart Cards Signup and view all the answers

Which method of technology allows real-time monitoring of the number of units in a facility?

RFID Signup and view all the answers

What type of code uses rectangles, dots, hexagons, and other geometric patterns in two dimensions?

Matrix/Two-Dimensional (2D) Codes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of Eye (Iris) Recognition Systems (ERS)?

Unique and stable pattern of the iris Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable advantage of Fingerprint Recognition Systems (FPRS)?

High accuracy and easy to use Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of biometric security systems?

High level of accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of biometric systems in terms of data revocation?

Inability to revoke fingerprint/iris/voice print remotely Signup and view all the answers

What is an inherent characteristic of most biometric forms?

Work with physical unchangeable traits such as fingerprint and iris Signup and view all the answers

What is a common difficulty faced by Voice Recognition Systems (VRS)?

Consistent environmental noise that affects voice recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary technology used in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system?

Wireless networking and radiofrequency waves Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of an RFID system?

RFID reader and RFID tag Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of biometric machines?

High error rate leading to chaos in security systems Signup and view all the answers

What is an environmental factor that can affect the accuracy of biometric measurements?

Highly cold areas leading to higher error rates Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes biometric security solutions flexible?

User carries own security credentials without any need to create and memorize complex passwords Signup and view all the answers

What makes Eye (Iris) Recognition systems capable of handling a large number of people at high speed?

Unique, stable, and fast recognition capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which barcode symbology is approximately 30 times smaller than a Code 39 barcode representing the same data?

Data Matrix Signup and view all the answers

What type of characters can be efficiently encoded in a QR code?

Alphanumeric and Kanji characters Signup and view all the answers

What makes QR codes damage resistant?

Error correction capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What technology allows data to be stored on a conventional plastic card by magnetically charging tiny bits within a magnetic stripe?

Magnetic stripe technology Signup and view all the answers

Which barcode symbology is used primarily for labeling telecommunications equipment?

Code 11 Signup and view all the answers

Which barcode symbology is a compressed version of the EAN code for use on small products?

EAN-8 Signup and view all the answers

"Interleaved 2 of 5" is an example of which type of barcode symbology?

Numeric-only barcode Signup and view all the answers

In which direction are QR codes omni-directional?

Both horizontal and vertical Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of MSI barcode symbology?

Retail shelf marking Signup and view all the answers

What makes DataMatrix especially suited for making very small codes?

Compact design pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of a smart card?

It can be used for telephone calling, electronic cash payments, and accessing services Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of smart cards?

Increased cost of production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology?

To convert scanned documents into editable and searchable documents Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS)?

It can differentiate between a face in a photo and in real life Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is a characteristic of most biometric forms?

Unambiguous identification of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by libraries using OCR to digitize their holdings?

Recognition of scanned-in characters Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant capability of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology?

Recognition of scanned-in characters for digitizing documents Signup and view all the answers

What potential issue could libraries encounter when using OCR technology?

The scanned-in image or bitmap is analyzed for light and dark areas Signup and view all the answers