Outputs are defined as what?

• A. Resources used in producing an output
• B. Completed activity, amount of work done within the organization
• C. The outcome achieved for beneficiaries
• D. The unit cost per service

Answer: (B)

Outputs are the tangible products of the activities—the completed work or amount of work done within the organization. They are the concrete deliverables that result from carrying out tasks, such as inspections completed, reports generated, or permits issued. This differs from inputs, which are the resources used to perform the work (staff time, materials). It also differs from outcomes, which are the changes or benefits that occur for beneficiaries as a result of the work. The unit cost per service is an efficiency metric, not the output itself. So the best description is the completed activity or amount of work produced by the organization.