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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

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A barcode scanner, also called a point-of-sale (POS) scanner or a price scanner, is a device used to capture and read information contained in a barcode. The scanner consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor that translates optical impulses into electrical ones.

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  1. P Jahnavi
    P Jahnavi :
    5 years ago

    How to scanned automatically

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