1.3.2 - Databases

Question 1

Paper based forms

Answer 1

• human reads the form and fills out it
• information collected from the forms are then typed into a computer system

Question 2

tactics that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of a mistake from happening

Answer 2

• filling out the form in black pen
• using squares to enter each letter separately
• completing the form in capital letters
• every part of the form is clearly labelled
• use of tickboxes

Question 3

optical character recognition (OCR)

Answer 3

technology that automatically reads text by interpreting the shape of the letters
e.g road cameras use automatic number plate recognition to handle congestion charge or identify drivers that are speeding

Question 4

optical mark recognition

Answer 4

• technology often used for lottery tickets and multiple choice tests
• fast and efficient, reducing the possibility of human error.