ITGSS Certified Technology Specialist

Augmented Reality (AR) is best described as a technology that overlays and displays computer-generated information on real environments. This definition captures the essence of AR, which enhances the user's perception of the real world by adding digital elements, such as images, sounds, or other data, to it. For instance, AR can allow a user to see digital information related to their real-world surroundings through devices like smartphones or AR glasses, effectively blending the virtual with the physical. This contrasts with other options, which do not accurately encompass the core function of AR. For example, the first choice mistakenly describes a technology that completely replaces real environments, which is characteristic of virtual reality rather than augmented reality. The option about enhancing audio signals focuses on a completely different aspect of technology unrelated to AR, while the choice regarding creating 3D models from photographs pertains to a different field of image processing. Thus, option B accurately encapsulates the fundamental principle of augmented reality.