Question 1 of 5
The badge scan is input. Comparing the ID is processing, recording the event is storage, and unlocking the door is an output action.
Strong Interview Answer
The NIST document describes a computer as taking in data, processing it, storing data, and producing output. The badge reader exemplifies this cycle by receiving the card scan (input), comparing the ID (processing), recording the event (storage), and unlocking the door (output). This sequential process aligns directly with the fundamental operations of a computer.
What to Listen For
- input
- processing
- storage
- output
Caution
Do not restate the multiple-choice stem or ask the learner merely to name a product, rule, or term.