What Is a Disadvantage of Standards

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of standards?

• A) reduced competition
• B) devices produced by different vendors may not interoperate
• C) higher prices
• D) they can open domestic markets in larger countries to overseas competition

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