Q.1
The two methods of data capture are called .......
  • manual and automatic
  • manual and validated
  • paper and paperless
  • validated and verified
Q.2
Which of these uses a manual method of data capture?
  • Bar-code reader
  • Filling in a questionnaire by hand
  • Supermarket laser scanner
  • Temperature sensor
Q.3
Market researchers use questionnaires to get data .......
  • as the data needed might be hard to obtain automatically
  • as they can change the questions to suit the person
  • because it is more accurate
  • because it means they can meet people face to face
Q.4
Questionnaires and data capture forms .......
  • always need someone to key-in the results by hand
  • are always paper based and have to be stored in boxes
  • can sometimes be made machine readable
  • have to be filled in completely or are not useful
Q.5
Which uses an automatic method of data capture?
  • AutoDC
  • DFR
  • DocuR
  • MICR
Q.6
Which is not a feature of automatic data capture?
  • Can be used in locations dangerous for humans
  • It is usually faster than manual data capture
  • It requires constant human supervision
  • It usually requires extra hardware
Q.7
Data capture forms .......
  • need lots of graphics so people do not get bored
  • should ask for as much information as possible
  • should have a simple, easy to follow layout
  • should use the smallest size fonts to save paper
Q.8
Data capture forms need careful design because .......
  • designers need to be kept employed
  • they reduce misunderstandings when being completed
  • they make the information more accurate
  • they make the information more reliable
Q.9
Data capture forms need careful design .......
  • to make sure questions provide the required information
  • to make sure the right answers are given
  • to make the company look professional
  • to make the form look cool
Q.10
How can you stop people giving long answers?
  • Ask people to give short answers if possible
  • Ask simple questions
  • Only give a small space for answers
  • Use single character boxes for answers e.g. 'y/n'
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