58 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?
Database management
What is the primary focus of the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?
Problem solving using AIDC technology
Which course learning outcome (CLO) involves using common AIDC hardware and software in lab activities?
CLO 3
What does AIDC stand for in the context of the IET 2103 Technology Innovation and Integration course?
Automatic Identification and Data Capture
What type of RFID tags are powered by the electromagnetic energy transmitted from an RFID reader?
Passive Tags
Which type of RFID systems use battery-powered RFID tags that continuously broadcast their own signal?
Active RFID systems
What is the purpose of the battery in Active RFID tags?
To power the tag and enable long read ranges
What type of RFID tags are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and accommodate applications in punishing autoclaves?
Passive RFID tags
Which industry commonly uses Active tag’s beacons for applications?
Oil and gas industry
What is the main difference between Active Transponder tags and Beacon tags?
Beacon tags wait to hear the reader’s signal
Which type of RFID tags are usually encased in a rugged shell due to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures and moisture?
Active Tags
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
What is the main advantage of Active RFID tags over Passive RFID tags?
Much longer read range
What makes employing passive RFID systems economical for many industries?
Lower price point per tag
What is the main function of Semi Passive RFID systems?
To use battery power for communication with RFID readers
What type of RFID tag falls into two categories: Soft and Hard?
Passive Tag
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)
In what industries is Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) used?
Healthcare and Retail
What principle component of AIDC involves converting data into electric signals?
Machine scanning
Which benefit of AIDC helps maintain control over inventory from time of receipt through processing and to outbound shipping?
Control
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
Which type of codes systematically represented data by varying the widths and spacing's of parallel lines?
Linear or One-Dimensional (1D) Codes
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
What is a disadvantage of barcodes compared to RFID technology?
Requires line of sight scanning
What type of character encoding is used in barcodes?
Numerical encoding
Which AIDC technology is easily forgeable compared to others?
Smart Cards
Which method of technology allows real-time monitoring of the number of units in a facility?
RFID
What type of code uses rectangles, dots, hexagons, and other geometric patterns in two dimensions?
Matrix/Two-Dimensional (2D) Codes
What is the primary feature of Eye (Iris) Recognition Systems (ERS)?
Unique and stable pattern of the iris
What is a notable advantage of Fingerprint Recognition Systems (FPRS)?
High accuracy and easy to use
What is a key advantage of biometric security systems?
High level of accountability
What is a major disadvantage of biometric systems in terms of data revocation?
Inability to revoke fingerprint/iris/voice print remotely
What is an inherent characteristic of most biometric forms?
Work with physical unchangeable traits such as fingerprint and iris
What is a common difficulty faced by Voice Recognition Systems (VRS)?
Consistent environmental noise that affects voice recognition
What is the primary technology used in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system?
Wireless networking and radiofrequency waves
What are the components of an RFID system?
RFID reader and RFID tag
What is a notable characteristic of biometric machines?
High error rate leading to chaos in security systems
What is an environmental factor that can affect the accuracy of biometric measurements?
Highly cold areas leading to higher error rates
What characteristic makes biometric security solutions flexible?
User carries own security credentials without any need to create and memorize complex passwords
What makes Eye (Iris) Recognition systems capable of handling a large number of people at high speed?
Unique, stable, and fast recognition capabilities
Which barcode symbology is approximately 30 times smaller than a Code 39 barcode representing the same data?
Data Matrix
What type of characters can be efficiently encoded in a QR code?
Alphanumeric and Kanji characters
What makes QR codes damage resistant?
Error correction capabilities
What technology allows data to be stored on a conventional plastic card by magnetically charging tiny bits within a magnetic stripe?
Magnetic stripe technology
Which barcode symbology is used primarily for labeling telecommunications equipment?
Code 11
Which barcode symbology is a compressed version of the EAN code for use on small products?
EAN-8
"Interleaved 2 of 5" is an example of which type of barcode symbology?
Numeric-only barcode
In which direction are QR codes omni-directional?
Both horizontal and vertical
What is the primary use of MSI barcode symbology?
Retail shelf marking
What makes DataMatrix especially suited for making very small codes?
Compact design pattern
What is a notable feature of a smart card?
It can be used for telephone calling, electronic cash payments, and accessing services
What is a disadvantage of smart cards?
Increased cost of production
What is the primary purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology?
To convert scanned documents into editable and searchable documents
What is a notable feature of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS)?
It can differentiate between a face in a photo and in real life
Which feature is a characteristic of most biometric forms?
Unambiguous identification of individuals
What is the main challenge faced by libraries using OCR to digitize their holdings?
Recognition of scanned-in characters
What is a significant capability of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology?
Recognition of scanned-in characters for digitizing documents
What potential issue could libraries encounter when using OCR technology?
The scanned-in image or bitmap is analyzed for light and dark areas
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