Why has the automotive industry adopted standards in diagnostics?
When asking this question, the interviewer seeks your opinion about a specific topic. They do this for two reasons. The first is to ensure you understand the topic and how it applies to the work you will be doing. The second is to gain an understanding of your reasoning ability. They want to ensure you know why the industry has adopted certain standards.
When asked to provide an opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. The key is to answer the question with a well-thought-out, reasoned opinion. You may be asked to defend your answer and the rationale you used to arrive at this conclusion. The interviewer will do this with a series of follow-up questions related to the original one.
"The primary reason the automotive industry has adopted standards in diagnostics is that a variety of different organizations service vehicles. Without standards, each organization would need to independently diagnose and resolve issues within the systems. Standards also enable designers and developers of the systems to use standard, proven technologies. This makes their work easier and more efficient and results in better functioning products."
