Devices
Limitation
Advantages
100

This handheld device reads and captures product information in supermarkets like Hi-Lo and MegaMart, reducing human error but requiring a clear line of sight.

what is a barcode scanner

100

One limitation of using this device is that it may fail if fingers are dirty or injured

What is a fingerprint scanner?

100

: One advantage of this touchscreen panel is that it provides real-time monitoring of machinery performance.

What is HMI?

200

This device captures biological data to verify identity, often used in banks and factories in Jamaica for employee attendance.

What is a fingerprint scanner

200

A major limitation of this device is that it cannot read barcodes if they are damaged.

What is a barcode scanner

200

Cashiers in Jamaican supermarkets use this device to scan groceries quickly and accurately.

What is Barcode scanner?

300

This technology uses radio waves to automatically track objects, animals, or people without physical contact.

What is RFID?

300

One limitation of this device is that smudged, faint, or incorrectly placed marks can cause errors.

What is an OMR scanner?

300

Retail stores often use these tags on clothing to speed up checkout and monitor inventory.

What is RFID?

400

This input device scans multiple-choice exam sheets in CXC exams for fast and accurate grading.

What is a OMR?

400

A limitation of this device is that it can wear out with heavy use and is less reliable in dusty or oily environments.

What is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?

500

This industrial input device allows operators in Jamaican bauxite and sugar factories to control machines via a digital display.

What is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?

500

Its signals can be disrupted or blocked by metals and liquids, which can prevent tags from being read properly.

What is RFID

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