Governance · Question 9 of 12

What distinguishes a standard from a guideline?

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  • B A standard is mandatory, a guideline is a recommendation

Explanation

Standards prescribe concrete requirements, such as password length or encryption methods. Guidelines, such as implementation guides or reference architectures, give recommendations from which one may deviate with justification.

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