A technician needs to install input devices while setting up a new desktop PC.

Input devices allow users to interact with the computer by sending data to it. The most common input devices for a desktop PC setup are:

Mouse – allows the user to point, click, and interact with the GUI.

Keyboard – used to enter text and commands.

“Input devices such as the keyboard and mouse are essential for entering data into a computer.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Other options explained:

A. Printer – Output device

D. CPU – Core processing unit, not an input device

E. Speaker – Output device

F. SSD – Storage device

Correct answers: B and C