Arrange these primary stages of building a desktop computer in a safe and logical order.

### Why this is right A safe build moves from planning to assembly, then wiring, and only then testing. You need to check that parts fit and work together before installing them, and you cannot inspect the completed connections or test-boot the system until the components and cables are in place. The numbered “Steps” in the question conflict with this logic: inspection and testing belong last. ### The concept Compatibility means checking that components can work together and physically fit. Mounting the core hardware means fastening the main parts, such as the motherboard and storage drives, inside the computer case. Once those parts are secure, connect the power cables that supply electricity and data cables that let components communicate. An initial test boot is the first attempt to start the computer, used to check that the parts are connected and functioning. Inspecting connections before powering on can reveal loose or misplaced cables that could prevent startup or cause problems. ### The order 1. **C. Prepare the workspace and verify component compatibility**: A clear work area helps protect parts, and compatibility checks can prevent assembly problems. 2. **A. Mount and secure the core hardware components into the chassis**: Install the main parts before routing cables around them. 3. **B. Route and connect the internal power and data cables**: Connect power and communication paths after positioning the components. 4. **D. Inspect all physical connections and perform the initial test boot**: Check the completed build before testing whether it starts. ### Terms - **Workspace**: The area where you assemble the computer, kept clear so components can be handled safely. - **Compatibility**: Whether components can physically fit and operate together. - **Core hardware components**: The main physical parts of the computer, such as the motherboard, processor, and memory. - **Chassis**: The computer’s case or frame that holds and protects its components. - **Data cable**: A cable that carries information between components, such as a storage drive and motherboard. - **Initial test boot**: The first attempt to start the computer after assembly, used to check basic operation. ### Remember Plan first, install the hardware, connect the cables, then inspect and test.