standards

• Why are standards vital in computer science?

  They ensure consistent communication between devices
• What happens if one device recognizes a binary sequence differently?

  Devices cannot communicate effectively
• What would occur without standards in LANs and WANs?

  Devices wouldn't communicate with each other
• What do standards in computer science consist of?

  A set of hardware and software specifications
• How do specifications benefit manufacturers and developers?

  They enable product and service communication