Which of these statements is true about open standards?

controlled by creative commons licence or are unlicensed

Who is responsible for maintaining many of the open standards used on the internet?

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

What are de facto standards?

have been accepted as the best for their purpose

Which of the following is a reason why standards are used in computing?

to make sure software and hardware is able to work together

Which of these statements is true about de jure standards?

the standard is always followed

What is the most accurate description of both Bluetooth and USB?

methods used to transmit data between two or more devices

What does the term 'off the shelf' mean?

The hardware/software is available and made to conform

Why do computer programmers use standards?

adhere to strict standards for the design, coding & testing

What is an advantage of the new HTML5 standard?

more capable of handling interactivity web applications

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1
Which of these statements is true about open standards?
controlled by creative commons licence or are unlicensed
reated and controlled by a licence agreement which is owned
file specification is often closed rather than being open
2
Who is responsible for maintaining many of the open standards used on the internet?
IBM
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Github
3
What are de facto standards?
have been accepted as the best for their purpose
closely controlled by independent organisations
Standards that are only applicable to hardware
4
Which of the following is a reason why standards are used in computing?
to make sure software and hardware is able to work together
to ensure that only the right people can use certain systems
Standards are obsolete as changes in the industry happen
5
Which of these statements is true about de jure standards?
optional standards that you choose to ignore if you want to
They are standards which use the most up-to-date technolog
the standard is always followed
6
Which word describes how different types of files, software or hardware that work together?
Compatibility
Usability
Accessibility
7
What is the most accurate description of both Bluetooth and USB?
They are both exclusive to Apple and Microsoft products
methods used to transmit data between two or more devices
They are types of mobile phone and memory stick
8
What does the term 'off the shelf' mean?
The hardware/software was made by a small start-up company
The hardware or software can no longer be purchased
The hardware/software is available and made to conform
9
Why do computer programmers use standards?
allow computer programmers to work alone without interferenc
allow the programmers to choose the programming language
adhere to strict standards for the design, coding & testing
10
What is an advantage of the new HTML5 standard?
more capable of handling interactivity web applications
It is only available on tablets and smartphones
It is only supported by modern internet browsers

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