Which of the Following Is True Regarding Historical Experience in Standard

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding historical experience in standard setting?

• A) It provides very rigorous guidelines.
• B) Operating personnel may not be able to achieve operating standards based on historical experience.
• C) It should be used with caution because it can perpetuate inefficiencies.
• D) Standards based on historical experience are better than standards based on engineering studies.
• E) None of these.

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