________ consists of devices such as the processor, monitor, keyboard, and printer.

A) A database
B) A network
C) Hardware
D) Software

Hardware

Hardware means the physical components of a computer system, such as the processor, memory devices, and input/output peripherals.

Processor

A processor, or central processing unit (CPU), is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer, executing instructions from both software and hardware.

Printer

A device that converts digital documents into physical form, producing text and images on paper.