Fundamental of Information Systems    

Fundamentals of Information Systems

Gabbria M. Parker

University of Phoenix

CIS 319

Madan M. Bharara

March 29, 2006


What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and explain why?

Printed questionnaires- The best method of input for printed questionnaires would be to use some sort of mark sensor method that would read the marked answers from an answer sheet key. This method would prevent human error by letting the machine sensor detect the right or wrong marked answers chosen.  

Telephone survey- The best method of input for telephone survey would be to use yes or no voice recorded detections machine. Users would respond to specific question from a survey by providing speaking the words yes or no. By answering yes or no the survey would leave little room for error since there are only two options in answering the question.

Bank checks- The best method of input for a bank check is the magnetic ink characters (usually located at the bottom of the check) that scan the MIC to proper account. This scanner is used to digitally identify the proper account for the customer bank check by reading this ink characters. This would ensure that human error is not involved in inputting the necessary information and it is ready directly off of the proper bank check.

Retail tags- The best method of input for retail tags are barcode information. The bar code that is attached to the merchandise reads the specific information for that particular item(s) and input it into the system to give the user necessary information. The retail tags are attached to the merchandise so the user can directly scan this information versus manually inputting the necessary information causing room for little error.

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Long documents- The best method of input for long documents would be a computer. When the user types the information into the system, he/she is able to format the information and can store the information for later use and accessibility. This will allow the person to input the important information that they would be able to use at a later date without having to type or write the information.

Explain what method of output would be best for each of the following situations and explain why?

Hand held computers-The best method of output for a ...

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