Is the keyboard sending the ASCII code for the associated key being pressed If ASCII code is not being used research what code set the keyboard does use and why?

Keyboards typically send key press information using the USB HID (Human Interface Device) protocol rather than ASCII codes. This protocol communicates key presses as a combination of "key codes" that represent each key, which are then interpreted by the operating system. While ASCII is a character encoding standard representing text, the HID protocol allows for a broader range of input devices and functionalities beyond just text input, accommodating modern keyboard features like multimedia keys and modifiers.