Question

Which of these contains data that identifies a product?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. UPC

Explanation:

A UPC is an acronym for universal product code. UPC is typically used for the identification of a specific product and its manufacturer (vendor) through a unique code that is printed on the product.

Basically, a universal product code (UPC) comprises of two (2) main parts;

• A machine-readable barcode that contains sets of vertical black lines.

• A unique twelve (12) digit number placed beneath or adjacent to the machine-readable barcode.

The first six-digits of the UPC represents the manufacturer and is printed on all of its products while the next five-digits is the product's unique reference number (item number) and the last digit is typically known as a check digit, used for the verification of the authenticity of a UPC.

Generally, the universal product code are usually scanned with a barcode scanner and this makes it easier to identify a product, as well as its price.

Hence, a universal product code (UPC) contains data that identifies a product.