Final answer:
The use of a Qualified Integrator/Reseller (QIR) is not required by the PCI DSS. Therefore the statement is False.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is False. The use of a Qualified Integrator/Reseller (QIR) is not required by the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). QIRs are organizations that have been certified by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to assist merchants and service providers in implementing secure payment systems.
While the PCI DSS strongly recommends using a QIR to ensure compliance, it is not a mandatory requirement. Merchants and service providers can choose to implement and maintain the necessary security controls themselves, as long as they meet all the requirements outlined in the PCI DSS.