What does the term ‘open standard’ mean in the context of cloud computing, and why does Google Cloud emphasize it?
- A. Open standards are publicly available technical specifications that enable interoperability and reduce vendor lock-in
- B. Open standards guarantee 100% uptime
- C. Open standards mean all cloud services are free
- D. Open standards only apply to open-source software
✅ Correct Answer: A. Open standards are publicly available technical specifications that enable interoperability and reduce vendor lock-in
