What do output devices do?

Output devices are essential components of a computer system that take processed data from the computer and convert it into a form that is understandable by the user or other systems. This often involves displaying, printing, or otherwise conveying information. For example, monitors display visual content, while printers produce hard copies of documents.

The role of output devices is distinct from that of other functions mentioned in the other options. Storing data permanently generally refers to storage devices, such as hard drives or SSDs, which retain information for future access. Providing power to hardware components is related to power supplies, while performing computations is a function inherent to the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. Thus, output devices specifically focus on the delivery of information rather than any of these other tasks.