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Direct Data Entry

Direct data entry devices allow for automated data input into computers with minimal human interaction. Various types include magnetic stripe readers, chip and PIN readers, RFID readers, Optical Mark Recognition, Optical Character Recognition, barcode readers, and QR scanners, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. These devices enhance efficiency but may also present security risks and limitations.

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Direct Data Entry

Direct data entry devices allow for automated data input into computers with minimal human interaction. Various types include magnetic stripe readers, chip and PIN readers, RFID readers, Optical Mark Recognition, Optical Character Recognition, barcode readers, and QR scanners, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. These devices enhance efficiency but may also present security risks and limitations.

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Direct Data Entry

What is a direct data entry device?


 A direct data entry device is a device capable of inputting data into a computer with little/no human
interaction
 Data collection and transfer is completed automatically
Types of direct data entry devices

Direct data entry device Advantages Disadvantages

 Fast  Magnetic stripes can get damaged


Magnetic stripe reader
 Simple to use and become unreadable
(Debit/credit cards)
 Secure (unreadable)  Reader must be in close contact

 Requires PIN input


 Secure  Potential for skimming
Chip and PIN reader
 Reduced fraud risk  High payment limits an issue for
stolen cards

 Fast transaction (no pin)


 Data wirelessly transferred  Transaction limit is smaller
RFID reader (read only)
securely  RFID signals can be
(Contactless payment)
 Retailers don't have to access read/intercepted
customer credit/debit information

 Radio waves can be


RFID reader  Very fast
blocked/jammed
(Security tags on clothes, location  Data can be sent both ways
 Tag collisions
tracking )  Bulk detection
 Possible to hack

 Limited to specific forms


Optical Mark Recognition (OMR, read  Fast processing  Cannot read handwriting
marks on exam paper in pen/pencil)  Reduced human error  Form must be completed
accurately
 Can struggle with complex layouts
Optical Character Recognition  Fast data entry  Font dependent
(OCR, text to digital data)  Accurate and less error prone  Not always 100% accurate
 Expensive

 Fast and accurate  Requires line-of-sight


Barcode reader  Low cost  Barcodes are easily damaged
(reads barcode labels)  Allows for automatic stock control  Barcodes can be swapped/altered
 Tried & trusted by consumers

 Can store more data than barcodes


 QR codes can store malicious
QR scanner  Versatile uses
code
(QR codes)  Easy to read
 Different QR code formats
 Can be encrypted

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