What is Optical mark recognition?
[[File:LegacyStyleOMRFormSm.jpg|thumb|OMR test form, with registration marks and drop-out colors, designed to be scanned by dedicated OMR device]] '''OMR (optical mark recognition)''' is a form of automated [[data input]]. Marks are made on a specially [[printing|printed]] [[paper]] forms which are then read by an [[OMR reader]]. The data is then sent to a [[computer]] for processing. One of the most common uses of OMR is in multiple choice examinations. Students mark their answers on specially printed sheets using either a pencil or a special marker. The sheets are then collected in and the data read using a sheet feed OMR scanner. ==Other Uses== * Attendance registers in schools * Survey forms for market research * Time sheets in factories * Lottery Forms * School tests ==Advantages== * The technology is easy to use and requires little training. * This helps us to easily detect mistakes in an answer sheet. ==Disadvantages== * Marks have to be accurately positioned to prevent mistakes. * False readings can make data entry slow. [[Category:Computer hardware]] [[Category:Data input]]