A(n) ____ device translates a personal characteristic (the input) into a digital code that is compared with a digital code stored in the computer.
A) personal
B) basal
C) biometric
D) indexed

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A biometric device captures and converts a unique personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, into a digital code that can be compared with a stored digital code for authentication or identification purposes. Basal and indexed are not relevant to this context, and while personal may be an acceptable answer, biometric is a more specific and accurate term for this type of device.

A(n) ____ Device Translates a Personal Characteristic (The Input) into a Digital