Question

Which computer peripheral allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital image?
1. Modem
2. Printer
3. Scanner
4. USB drive

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Scanner

The correct answer is Scanner.

• Image scanner also called a scanner scans images, handwriting, printed text or objects and converts them into a digital image.
• It is like a photocopy machine.

• The most commonly used scanner is a flatbed scanner in which the document is placed on the glass window for scanning.
• Handheld standards are also used in which the device is moved by hand to scan the image.
• It is an example of an input peripheral device.
• The other examples of input devices are keyboard, mouse, joystick, graphic tablet, microphone, barcode reader, optical mark reader, etc.