FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of a scanner
A
to convert images or text on paper to a digital format
B
to record audio data
C
to print paper copies of files
D
to play audio data
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages and similar sources for computer editing and display. Scanners work by converting the image on the document into digital information that can be stored on a computer through optical character recognition (OCR).

Detailed explanation-2: -A scanner is a device usually connected to a computer. Its main function is to scan or take a picture of the document, digitize the information and present it on the computer screen. *Note: The instructions for this scanner are specific to a brand and may vary for other brands and products.

Detailed explanation-3: -Document scanning is the practice of using scanners to convert paper documents into digital images. More businesses are scanning documents as a way to cut costs, increase productivity and improve access to their information.

Detailed explanation-4: -This process of converting scanned images into searchable characters is known as Optical Character Recognition, or OCR.

Detailed explanation-5: -scanner, also called optical scanner, computer input device that uses a light beam to scan codes, text, or graphic images directly into a computer or computer system.

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