Which choice MOST accurately describes the differences between standards, guidelines, and
procedures?

A.
Procedures are the general recommendations for compliance with mandatory guidelines.

B.
Standards are recommended policies, and guidelines are mandatory policies.

C.
Procedures are step-by-step recommendations for complying with mandatory guidelines.

D.
Procedures are step-by-step instructions for compliance with mandatory standards.

Explanation:
The correct answer is “Procedures are step-by-step instructions for compliance with mandatory
standards”. The other answers are incorrect.