WAEC Data Processing 2017 Question 7

Question 7

Computer Hardware

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) are used to read codes on

  1. A.postal orders.
  2. B.Multiple Choice Examination answer sheets.
  3. C.bank tellers.
  4. D.bank cheques.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (bank cheques.)

Explanation

Banks print account and cheque numbers in magnetic ink so MICR readers can read cheques quickly.