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A sales clerk at a checkout counter scanning a tag on an item rather than keying it into the system, is using __________________?

Correct answer: D. source data automation

  • A. input automation
  • B. item data automation
  • C. scanning automation
  • D. source data automation

Explanation

Scanning a barcode or tag captures data directly from its source instead of requiring manual keyboard entry, so it is source data automation. The other terms are not the standard name for this technique.

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