COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES
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Input
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Output
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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: -A barcode reader is an automatic input device which is used to scan or ‘read’ the barcode by using a visible red light. The reflected light is translated into digital data that is interpreted by the computer to identify the product and price from the database.
Detailed explanation-3: -Like other input devices, a barcode reader is bringing in (inputting) information from the outside world into a computer or other electronic device. If the barcode reader also has a screen that displays (outputs) results or prints results, it would be considered an input/output device.