What is an output device?

An output device is defined as any hardware that conveys information to the user. This includes devices such as monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors, which transform processed data from the computer into a human-readable or perceivable format. The purpose of output devices is to display or present data in a way that users can interpret and benefit from, completing the cycle of input, processing, and output in computing systems.

The other choices refer to different functionalities that do not align with the specific role of output devices. For example, processing hardware focuses on computation and data manipulation, while input devices serve the purpose of sending data into a system. Software that manages hardware is related to system management but does not fall under the category of output devices since it deals with the operation of hardware rather than the provision of information to users.