### Question
How is the "interoperability" defined?


### Answer
The term **interoperability** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 1201* as follows -

> the ability of computer programs to exchange information, and of such programs mutually to use the information which has been exchanged

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 1201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS**

