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(i). Speeds up data input. They ensure faster & more accurate processing of data.
They read data directly from the source document & enable data to be given directly to the computer for processing.
With an OCR it is possible to read up to 10,000 A4 sized documents in 1hr.
(ii). They read data directly from the source document & therefore, no data preparation is required.
(iii). Errors are easily corrected.
(iv). The documents can be re-used, thus saving on stationery.
(v). The contents of the documents are both human & machine sensible, hence reliable.
(vi). The sensitivity of an OMR can be altered to allow for different surface, pencils and inks.
(vii). OMR has a better recognition rate than OCR.
(viii). With an OCR, no typing or transcription/recording process is involved & therefore, not prone to transcription errors.
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