51. An input device that converts data punched into paper lape into a binary format is A. Page reader B. Paper tape punch C. Paper tape reader D. Card punch E. None of the above
A paper tape reader used as an input device to a computer has five rows of holes as shown below. A hole punched in the tape indicates logic 1 and no hole indicates logic 0. Therefore, a valid character punched on the tape will have at least one hole, but will not have all five holes punched.