he primary reason for networking standards is to $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

The primary reason for networking standards is to $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

simplify cost accounting for organizations and individuals

make protect hardware and software from linking different networks

ensure that all network components of a particular network are provided by the same vendor

ensure that hardware and software produced by different vendors can work together

lock customers into buying network components from one vendor