This method of input for AIS is considered to be time consuming and error prone due to the human effort required to write on some documents and to manually key in the data:
A)Bar Coding
B)Key Punching
C)Source Documents and Keying
D)Point of Sale Systems

Question

This method of input for AIS is considered to be time consuming and error prone due to the human effort required to write on some documents and to manually key in the data:
A)Bar Coding
B)Key Punching
C)Source Documents and Keying 
D)Point of Sale Systems

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The method described suggests the use of source documents (such as invoices or purchase orders) which require manual entry/typing of the data into the AIS system. This process is time-consuming and prone to errors as it relies heavily on human effort. Bar coding (A) and Point of Sale Systems (D) are automated methods of input that do not require manual typing and are therefore less error-prone. Key punching (B) is similar to manual data entry and is also undesired for the same reasons. Therefore, the best choice is C - Source Documents and Keying.

This Method of Input for AIS Is Considered to Be