10Pool A OCR and MICR NOV 12

What does OMR stand for?

• Optical Measurement Recognition

• Optical Media Reader

• Optical Mark Reader

• Optical Mark Recognition

Describe the basic function of an Optical Mark Reader.

• To create barcodes for inventory management.

• The basic function of an Optical Mark Reader is to detect and interpret marks made on paper forms.

• To print documents directly from a computer.

• To scan images and convert them into digital format.

What type of data does Magnetic Character Recognition read?

• Magnetic tape characters

• Optical ink characters

• Barcoded data characters

• Magnetic ink characters

List one common application of Optical Mark Readers.

• Scanning photographs

• Reading barcodes

• Transcribing handwritten notes

• Grading multiple-choice exams

What is the primary advantage of using MCR over OMR?

• MCR is faster than OMR in processing speed.

• OMR can handle more complex data types than MCR.

• MCR requires less maintenance than OMR.

• MCR can read a wider variety of characters and formats than OMR.

Name a field where OMR is widely used.

• Healthcare

• Finance

• Agriculture

• Education

Explain the process of Magnetic Character Recognition.

• Magnetic Character Recognition is a method for encoding audio signals.

• Magnetic Character Recognition is a technology used to read characters printed with magnetic ink, primarily used in cheques and other financial documents.

• Magnetic Character Recognition is used to scan barcodes on products.

• Magnetic Character Recognition is a technology for detecting temperature changes.

What are the limitations of Optical Mark Readers?

• Optical Mark Readers can read any type of handwriting.

• They are cost-effective and easy to set up.

• Optical Mark Readers can process any format of answer sheets.

• The limitations of Optical Mark Readers include sensitivity to mark quality, limited answer sheet formats, inability to read handwritten responses, vulnerability to environmental factors, high setup costs, and difficulty with non-standardized forms.

How do OMR and MCR differ in terms of data input?

• OMR reads handwritten text; MCR reads printed text.

• OMR uses digital input; MCR uses optical scanning.

• OMR reads barcodes; MCR reads QR codes.

• OMR reads marks on paper; MCR reads magnetic ink characters.

What is a typical use case for Magnetic Character Recognition?

• Reading barcodes on products.

• Processing checks and bank documents to extract information.

• Scanning images for color analysis.

• Transcribing audio recordings into text.