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OCR stands for ____.

  • A. Optical Character Recognition
  • B. Optical Character Reader
  • C. None of these
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition.

In banks, the data on cheques is read by the following device ____.

  • A. OCR
  • B. OMR
  • C. MICR
  • D. Barcode reader
Explanation:
MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) is used by banks to read cheques.

Identify the input device among the following options ____.

  • A. Scanner
  • B. Printer
  • C. Monitor
  • D. Speaker
Explanation:
A scanner is an input device that converts images/documents to digital form.

Light pen is which type of device?

  • A. Output
  • B. Input optical device
  • C. Internal device
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A light pen is an input optical device used for pointing.

Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called ____ keys.

  • A. Adjustment
  • B. Function
  • C. Alternate
  • D. Alphanumeric
Explanation:
Ctrl, Shift, and Alt are modifier (alternate) keys.

Numeric key is a ____ key.

  • A. Primary
  • B. Secondary
  • C. Normal
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Numeric keys are primary keys on the keyboard.

Who invented the QWERTY keyboard?

  • A. Christopher Latham Sholes
  • B. George Orville
  • C. Isaac Newton
  • D. Kurt Keplan
Explanation:
Christopher Latham Sholes invented the QWERTY keyboard layout.

What is the primary input device for a computer system?

  • A. The keyboard
  • B. A monitor
  • C. A speaker
  • D. A printer
Explanation:
The keyboard is the most common primary input device.

Which of the following is not an output device of a computer system?

  • A. Printer
  • B. Keyboard
  • C. CRT Screen
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A keyboard is an input device, not an output device.

Trackball is a(n) ____.

  • A. Storage device
  • B. Output device
  • C. Input device
  • D. Programming language
Explanation:
A trackball is an input device used to control the cursor.