Many retailers see the technology shown in the accompanying figure as an alternative to bar codes because which of the following is true?
A) It utilizes direct contact.
B) It does not require line-of-sight transmission.
C) It requires each item to be checked out individually.
D) All of the above.

Question

Many retailers see the technology shown in the accompanying figure as an alternative to bar codes because which of the following is true?
A) It utilizes direct contact. 
B) It does not require line-of-sight transmission. 
C) It requires each item to be checked out individually. 
D) All of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The technology shown in the figure is most likely RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), which allows for non-contact transmission and does not require line-of-sight. However, it does not necessarily require checking out items individually as multiple items can be scanned at once. The option A is incorrect because RFID technology does not require direct contact. Option C is incorrect because it is not necessarily true for RFID technology.

Many Retailers See the Technology Shown in the Accompanying Figure