Question

computer software consists of
a a monitor and the cpu
b the peripheral equipment such as a scanner
c the programs inside of a computer such as the operating system and gaming
d the physical parts of the computer such as the keyboard

Explanation:

Computer software refers to programs that run on a computer like operating systems and applications. Monitors, CPUs, scanners, and keyboards are hardware components.

Answer:

C. the programs inside of a computer such as the operating system and gaming.