CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #396
What is the difference between a standard and a regulation?
The correct answer is B. Standards set criteria to be met, while regulations are legally binding and must be followed. Standards are documented criteria, benchmarks, or specifications that define a level of quality or performance to be met (e.g., ISO 27001). They may be voluntary or mandatory depending on context. Regulations are rules issued by a governmental or authoritative body that are…
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What is the difference between a standard and a regulation?
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- AStandards provide specific step-by-step instructions to achieve a task or process, while
- BStandards set criteria to be met, while regulations are legally binding and must be followed
- CStandards are optional and have no legal consequences, while regulations are legally binding and
- DStandards are legally binding and must be followed, while regulations provide guidance on how to
How the community answered
(31 responses)- B94% (29)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
Standards are documented criteria, benchmarks, or specifications that define a level of quality or performance to be met (e.g., ISO 27001). They may be voluntary or mandatory depending on context. Regulations are rules issued by a governmental or authoritative body that are legally binding - non-compliance can result in legal penalties (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Option B correctly distinguishes these two: standards set the criteria, while regulations carry the force of law.
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