3.

Quinton has built a computer by plugging his CPU to the motherboard, adding RAM and ROM, connecting an SSD card and power cables, and adding a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Now he is ready to use the computer. What programs and instructions will he need to finish the process and actually run his new computer?

software

hardware

peripherals

extension cards

Operating system (such as Windows or macOS), device drivers for the specific hardware components, utility software for system maintenance and optimization, and application software (such as web browsers, productivity tools, and media players) are some of the programs and instructions Quinton will need to install and run his new computer.