Question

you need to replace a broken monitor on a desktop system. you decide to replace it with a spare monitor that wasnt being used. even though the monitor is made by a different manufacturer than the desktop computer, it still works with the computer. which computer design concept makes this possible?
○ firmware
○ compartmentalization
○ plug and play
○ standardization

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Firmware: It's software embedded in hardware, not related to device compatibility here.
• Complementation: Doesn't relate to device interoperability standards.
• Plug and play: Refers to devices being usable without manual configuration, but here the key is standardization allowing different manufacturers' devices to work.
• Standardization: Establishes common standards (like interface, communication protocols) so different devices (monitor and computer from different makers) can work together. This matches the scenario.

Answer:

D. Standardization (assuming the options are labeled A - D as: A. Firmware, B. Complementation, C. Plug and play, D. Standardization)