what it is
what are magnetic stripe readers used to read?
information on the magnetic stripe/data on the m.s
where are they used?
On credit/debit cards for use at ATMs or EFTPOS
they are not affected by ______, _________ and ________
oil, moisture and water
how much data can a strip contain, is it less or more?
upto 60 characters, limited data storage capacity.
what are they used to read?
generally credit cards, debit cards/ transportation tickets/ identity cards
what type of cards can they scan?
credit cards / debit cards / drivers license l store loyalty cards
the data on cards can not be altered when necessary, true or false?
false
it requires ______ contact and cannot be done from a ________
close
from a distance
how is the data on the card read?
it is read by swiping it through a magnetic stripe reader machine.
how can they be used as security?
they can be used as security for entering a building & hotel rooms
does it require training or experience?
no
data can easily be ________ by _______ magnetic fields.
destroyed
strong
what sort of information does it contain?
account no. / name / expiry & start date / sort code
how are they less prone to errors?
bc u have to swipe them and not manually type in the pin
name 2 other examples of advantages (not the ones alr mentioned)
fast data entry, less errors, no moving parts or robust.
how can data be altered due to magnetic fields?
strong magnets can completely corrupt, destroy or erase data that is stored magnetically In general it can affect any magnetic conducting materials..