Which small device sits on a desktop and controls the cursor while creating graphics?

• A. Keyboard
• B. Mouse
• C. Touchpad
• D. Joystick

Answer: (B)

Controlling the cursor with a device that sits on the desk and translates your hand movements into on-screen motion is fundamental for graphic work. A mouse fits this role perfectly: you move it across a surface to steer the cursor precisely, and you use its buttons to select tools, draw, or drag objects as you design. It’s designed as a compact desktop accessory, easy to maneuver with one hand, and widely used in graphic programs for accurate control.

A touchpad is a similar pointing device, but it’s typically built into laptops or used as a compact external pad, not the classic desktop accessory. A joystick focuses more on game-style control or 3D navigation and isn’t the standard tool for precise graphic drawing. A keyboard isn’t meant to move the cursor directly in the precise, fluid way a mouse does (even though keys can nudge the cursor, it’s not the primary method for creating graphics).