Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

The barcode which is used on all types of items, is read by a scanning device directly into the computer. What is the name of this scanning device?

A Laser scanner

B Wand

C OCR

D MICR

E None of the above

ANS:A - Laser scanner

Wand: A handheld optical reader used to read typewritten fonts, printed fonts, OCR fonts and barcodes. The wand is waved over each line of characters or codes in a single pass.

Correct answer is B.