Can we enter data using a keyboard?

How does a keyboard enter data?

What happens in your computer when you press a key on your keyboard? First, a switch beneath the key closes, and current flows into a small chip in a keyboard. Each key has a scan code number, which corresponds to its position on the keyboard. The keyboard transmits this number as binary data to the computer's CPU.

Is keyboard used to input data?

The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers and symbols into your computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys (letters and numbers), numeric keypad (may not be available on netbooks/laptops), special function keys, mouse cursor moving keys, and status lights.

Which key is used to enter data into the computer?

These keys include the letter keys (A-Z) and digit keys (09) which generally give the same layout as that of typewriters. It is used to enter the numeric data or cursor movement. Generally, it consists of a set of 17 keys that are laid out in the same configuration used by most adding machines and calculators.

What allows you to enter data?

Input devices like keyboard, mouse, light pen etc are used to enter data and instruction into a computer.