Which inventory method specifically involves direct physical touch?

• A. Video
• B. Direct physical touch
• C. AIT
• D. Photographs

Answer: (B)

Direct physical touch involves physically handling assets to verify their presence, quantity, serial numbers, and condition. This hands-on approach yields the most accurate count because you confirm what really exists on hand, not just what records indicate or what a photo or video shows. Visual methods like video or photographs document the asset without handling it, so they can’t verify every detail or catch issues that only appear on physical inspection. Automated Identification Technology speeds up verification through scanning, but it doesn’t require touching each item to confirm the count, so it doesn’t meet the “direct touch” criterion.