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 printedpaper 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
