Why are keyboards still the predominant input device? [closed]

Short answer : The keyboard has prevailed because its tactile properties, flexibility and efficiency have not yet been surpassed by other technologies.

1. Is keyboard an input device Why or why not?
2. Why is the keyboard commonly used?
3. Why is the mouse considered as input device?

Is keyboard an input device Why or why not?

The most common input devices are the keyboard, mouse, and touch screen. Portable keyboard, wireless mouse, and iPhone. There are hundreds of other input devices, like microphones to capture sound waves, scanners to capture image data, and virtual reality devices to capture our body movements.

Why is the keyboard commonly used?

A keyboard is for putting information including letters, words and numbers into your computer. You press the individual buttons on the keyboard when you type. The number keys across the top of the keyboard are also found on the right of the keyboard.

Why is the mouse considered as input device?

A mouse is used to move a little cursor around the screen, clicking and dragging as you go. if you let go of the mouse, the cursor will stop. The computer is relying on you to move the mouse, the mouse won't move on its own! Therefore it is an input device.