A _____ contains an embedded chip that only needs to be held close to a terminal to transfer its data;no PIN number needs to be entered.
A) smart card
B) chip-and-PIN card
C) contactless payment card
D) magnetic stripe card

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The description provided matches a contactless payment card, which contains an embedded chip and can be used for transactions by holding it close to a terminal, without the need to enter a PIN number. Smart cards and chip-and-PIN cards also contain embedded chips but require a PIN number for authentication. Magnetic stripe cards do not contain chips and require swiping through a card reader.

A _____ Contains an Embedded Chip That Only Needs to Be