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.