Question

1. before you insert your debit card at the gas pump, you should always...

pay cash—never use a card at a gas pump
check out the card reader to see if it looks different, loose, or worn
make sure you have enough money in your account
ask the store clerk if there has been a thief here lately

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Pay cash—never use a card at a gas pump" is extreme; using cards at gas pumps is common and safe with precautions.
• "Check out the card reader to see if it looks different, loose, or worn" is correct because skimming devices (used to steal card info) may be attached to card readers, and checking for tampering (like loose/worn readers) is a key security step.
• "Make sure you have enough money in your account" is about account balance, not a precaution specific to gas pump card use (and doesn't address security risks).
• "Ask the store clerk if there has been a thief here lately" is impractical; clerks may not know, and it's not a standard security practice.

Answer:

B. Check out the card reader to see if it looks different, loose, or worn