Data Capture 01

1. The two methods of data capture are called .......

   • manual and automatic
   • manual and validated
   • paper and paperless
   • validated and verified

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

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

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

5. Which uses an automatic method of data capture?

   • AutoDC
   • DFR
   • DocuR
   • MICR

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

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

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

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

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'

Quiz written by D. Daish