General Knowledge MCQ #2111

When was the first commercial barcode scanner introduced?

General Knowledge MCQ #2111

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When was the first commercial barcode scanner introduced?

    • A) in the 1950s
    • B) in the 1970s
    • C) in the 1980s
    • D) in the 1960s

    Answer: in the 1970s

    Explanation: The first commercial barcode scanner was installed at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio, USA, in June 1974, with the first scanned product being a pack of Wrigley's chewing gum.