CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 9 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 48
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following statements about radio frequency identification (RFID) is NOT true?

ARFID is a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain

BRFID tags contain a microchip in which data of an item are saved

CRFID systems can be complied with GS1 standards

DRFID systems transmit radio signals over extreme long distances.

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Suggested Answer: D

RFID tags have very limited range. The following table was extracted from Wikipedia:

RFID tags can be used to do the following:

- Track individual items

- Track boxes of products, cages of products and pallet

- Track containers with multiple loads

- Locate equipment within a building

- Trigger alarms should equipment or stock be removed without authorisation.

RFID tags are made of three different components: an RFID chip, which is an integrated circuit (IC), an antenna, and a substrate. RFID chips are very small integrated circuit incorporating a small memory capability - many are smaller than 2mm square and 2mm thick. Despite its size, many can hold 2000 characters of data. Many retailers simply use the tag as a thick label and print both sides with product information and perhaps a barcode.

It is important to note that there are multiple standards in use for RFID - some of these are standardised for industries but there are also national standards in operations. These standards need to be investigated before investment as not all readers work with all cards. GS1 is a non-for-profit organisation which make the standards for barcodes and RFID.

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by Hoa at Sep 13, 2024, 10:09 AM

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Mose

3 months ago

RFID tags definitely have microchips in them!

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Annice

3 months ago

I doubt that, sounds exaggerated.

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Jettie

3 months ago

Wait, can RFID really transmit over extreme long distances?

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Lachelle

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's super efficient.

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Paz

4 months ago

RFID is great for supply chain tracking!

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Rose

4 months ago

I vaguely recall something about GS1 standards, but I can't remember if it applies to all RFID systems. C feels a bit uncertain.

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Tenesha

4 months ago

I think I saw a similar question about RFID tags having microchips. So, B seems true to me.

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Delsie

4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like D might be the one that’s not true since RFID usually has limited range.

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Roxane

5 months ago

I remember studying that RFID is great for tracking, so I think A is true.

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Starr

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. RFID is used for tracking goods, the tags have microchips, and the systems follow industry standards. The only one that seems questionable is the last option about extreme long distances. I'll go with that as the answer.

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Nu

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The RFID statements all sound pretty technical, and I want to make sure I understand them fully before selecting an answer. I might need to review my notes on RFID systems.

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Malcom

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident I know the basics of RFID technology, so I'll just carefully read through the options and select the one that doesn't seem accurate.

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Wilford

5 months ago

This RFID question is kind of tricky. I know the basics, but the wording of these statements is making me second-guess myself. I'll read through them again carefully and try to eliminate the one that's clearly incorrect based on what I remember about RFID capabilities.

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Ricki

1 year ago

I bet the person who wrote this question doesn't even know how RFID works in real life.

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Skye

1 year ago

D) RFID systems transmit radio signals over extreme long distances.

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Adrianna

1 year ago

C) RFID systems can be complied with GS1 standards

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Francoise

1 year ago

B) RFID tags contain a microchip in which data of an item are saved

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Ashlyn

1 year ago

A) RFID is a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain

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Merissa

1 year ago

Haha, 'extreme long distances'? Someone's been watching too many sci-fi movies!

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Rosendo

1 year ago

I think A and C are both true statements about RFID technology.

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Rueben

1 year ago

C) Yes, RFID systems can be complied with GS1 standards.

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Avery

1 year ago

B) Actually, RFID systems transmit radio signals over short distances.

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Kimberely

1 year ago

A) RFID is a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain

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Joaquin

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think D is the correct answer because RFID signals have limited range.

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Nohemi

1 year ago

I agree with Ines, RFID systems don't transmit signals over extreme long distances.

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Joseph

1 year ago

RFID tags do contain a microchip, so B is the correct answer.

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Novella

1 year ago

D) RFID systems transmit radio signals over extreme long distances.

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Shenika

1 year ago

C) RFID systems can be complied with GS1 standards

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Vallie

1 year ago

B) RFID tags contain a microchip in which data of an item are saved

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Gene

1 year ago

A) RFID is a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain

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Ines

1 year ago

I think the answer is D.

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Dona

1 year ago

Option D is definitely not true. RFID systems have a limited range, usually up to a few meters at most.

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Tamera

1 year ago

Option D is definitely not true. RFID systems have a limited range, usually up to a few meters at most.

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Nydia

1 year ago

D) RFID systems transmit radio signals over extreme long distances.

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Twila

1 year ago

C) RFID systems can be complied with GS1 standards

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Carrol

1 year ago

B) RFID tags contain a microchip in which data of an item are saved

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Gwenn

1 year ago

A) RFID is a powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain

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