Standards Are Important in an Industry Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

Standards are important in an industry because:

• A)They allow interoperability and industry growth,and are linked with network externalities
• B)They are established by the dominant player in the industry
• C)They are imposed by the government and have the force of law behind them
• D)High-tech industries are the only industries that cannot effectively function without standards

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Definitions:

Huntington's Disease

A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, affecting an individual's functional abilities and usually resulting in movement disorders and cognitive decline.

Endometriosis

Inflammation of endometrial tissue sloughed off into the abdominal cavity rather than out of the body during menstruation; the condition is characterized by abdominal pain and sometimes infertility.

Infertility

A condition characterized by the inability to conceive a child after trying for an extended period of time, due to factors affecting either or both partners.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus in the uterus.