Question

Which are the input devices that enable direct data entry into a computer system from source documents?

(a) Data Scanning devices

(b) Data retrieving devices

(c) Data acquiring devices

(d) System Access devices

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

This key question is from Input Devices in section Input-Output Devices of Computer Fundamentals

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Data Scanning devices

Best explanation: They are referred to as data scanning devices. They eliminate the need to key in text data into the computer. It demands the high quality of input documents.