An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as

An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as Touch pad. A track pad, also known as a touchpad or glide pad, is a device that translates the position and motion (left, right, up, and down) of your fingers in order to move the cursor on your screen and interact with websites and applications.