COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

INPUT DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process refers to____
A
An Optical scanner
B
An Optical reader
C
Fingerprint reader
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Scanner. Scanner is a light-sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text, or other images into digital form and stores in computer memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Optical Character Reader (OCR) OCR is an input device used to read a printed text. OCR scans the text optically, character by character, converts them into a machine readable code, and stores the text on the system memory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is OCR. OCR is used to read a printed test.

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