Which of the following statements about bar codes is true?
A) Bar codes are also called universal pricing codes (UPCs).
B) Bar codes were first used in 2000.
C) Bar codes can be read by optical scanners.
D) Bar codes cannot be used as a marketing research tool.
E) None of the above statements about bar codes is true.

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Bar codes can be read by optical scanners, which makes them useful for inventory control, point-of-sale systems, and tracking sales data. A is partially true as UPCs are a common type of bar code, but not all bar codes are UPCs. B and D are both false statements.

Which of the Following Statements About Bar Codes Is True