Asked by Wai Yip Cheng on Jun 14, 2024
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Which type of office machine scans each page of a document, translates the information into electronic impulses, and transmits the impulses over the telephone line to another machine, where they are converted into an exact copy of the original document?
A) Adding machine
B) Facsimile machine
C) Typewriter
D) Photocopier
E) Postage meter
Facsimile Machine
A piece of office equipment used to send a facsimile, or fax, over telephone lines from one modem to another; more commonly called a fax machine.
Electronic Impulses
Electrical signals that are transmitted for communication between various components of an electronic or biological system.
Adding Machine
A mechanical or electronic device used for calculating sums, primarily used for accounting or bookkeeping purposes.
- Familiarize with the classification, regulation, and essentiality of office supplies in healthcare surroundings.
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Namrata ShakyaJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct answer is B) Facsimile machine, commonly known as a fax machine. It scans documents, converts the information into electronic signals, and transmits these signals over a telephone line to another fax machine, which then prints a copy of the original document.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with the classification, regulation, and essentiality of office supplies in healthcare surroundings.