In 2007, computer scientist Luis von Ahn was working on converting printed books into a digital format. He found that

Question

In 2007, computer scientist Luis von Ahn was working on converting printed books into a digital format. He found that some words were distorted enough that digital scanners couldn’t recognize them, but most humans could easily read them. Based on that finding, von Ahn invented a simple security test to keep automated “bots” out of websites. The first version of the reCAPTCHA test asked users to type one known word and one of the many words scanners couldn’t recognize. Correct answers proved the users were humans and added data to the book-digitizing project.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

Accepted Answer

Choice A is the best answer because it most accurately states the main purpose of the text. After providing a brief introduction to computer scientist Luis von Ahn, the text focuses on discussing how von Ahn&rsquo;s digitization work led to the invention of a digital security test known as reCAPTCHA. Choice B is incorrect because the text doesn&rsquo;t address how digital scanners work. Choice C is incorrect. Although the text mentions von Ahn&rsquo;s book-digitizing project, that information is provided as a detail, not as the main purpose of the text. Choice D is incorrect because the text doesn&rsquo;t provide any indiion of reCAPTCHA&rsquo;s popularity; instead, it describes reCAPTCHA&rsquo;s origin.

Question in-200