MI – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

This question asks to identify the input device that recognizes text or illustrations printed on paper and converts them into a digital format.

Question

An input device that recognizes text or illustration printed on paper and translates the information into a format which the computer can use is called:
A. MICR
B. OCR
C. OMR
D. Barcodes

Answer

Answer: B. OCR

Explanation: The correct answer is “OCR” (Optical Character Recognition). OCR is a technology used to convert different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents or images, into editable and searchable digital data by recognizing the characters printed on the paper.

Run down: OCR is a widely used technology that enables computers to read printed or handwritten text from documents and convert it into machine-readable data. This technology is commonly used in digitizing printed documents, automating data entry processes, and making text searchable.

Tags: Input Devices, Management Information, MCQ, OCR
Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: NOV 2019

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