Input into POS systems

Question 1

what is an RFID tag?

Answer 1

These are tags that store data of the tag or card which can be deactivated wirelessly, in order to automatically recognize a product or item.

Question 2

What is the benefit of a store having these tags (RFID) attached to clothing

Answer 2

the items do not have to be physically be passed through/ over scanner as the contents of tags are read wirelessly

Question 3

When you pay for an article by tapping your phone on a payment sensor at a till, what technology will you be using? and give an advantage of this technology

Answer 3

Near Field Communication (NFC) - allows you to physically swipe your phone over a payment point to complete a payment without using a a credit card or typing in a pin

Question 4

Who is a POS system great for?

Answer 4

Both a business and customer

Question 5

Why is a POS system great for both a business and customer?

Answer 5

• this system works much faster than typing in prices on a keyboard
• prices can be updated and entered with greater accuracy
• from a business side, they ca record exactly how many items are being sold and track how much stock is left in real-time.