Computer Science GCSE

Interoperability and compatibility

What Interoperability and compatibility means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Interoperability and compatibility

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The ability of equipment from different manufacturers to communicate, which standards improve and which makes network behaviour predictable.

OCR · Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers (study guide)

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Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers (OCR GCSE)

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