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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read. They are often used by businesses to quickly input price and product information
A
Barcode Reader
B
Keyboard
C
Projector
D
Mouse
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A barcode reader, also called a price scanner or point-of-sale (POS) scanner, is a hand-held or stationary input device used to capture and read information contained in a barcode.

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of a barcode reader is a supermarket barcode scanner that reads and logs the price of a product. The picture is an example of a barcode reader from HP. Today, many smartphones with the proper apps are also capable of scanning and reading barcodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer. From corded to cordless such as Bluetooth scanners, standard scanning type can choose from Linear imaging, Laser, 2D to RFID Reader.

Detailed explanation-4: -The full form of BCR (Barcode Reader) is not a standard acronym. BCR is a general term used to describe a device that is used to read barcodes, which are optical machine-readable representations of data that are typically found on products, labels, and other items.

Detailed explanation-5: -Barcodes encode product information into bars and alphanumeric characters, making it much faster and easier to ring up items at a store or track inventory in a warehouse. Besides ease and speed, bar codes’ major business benefits include accuracy, inventory control and cost savings.

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