Standards that do not allow for normal down time,waste of materials,or machine breakdowns are known as:
A) Lax standards.
B) Practical standards.
C) Exceptional standards.
D) Ideal standards.

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Ideal standards are designed to reflect the best-case scenario and are not adjusted for normal down time, waste of materials or machine breakdowns. They are used as a benchmark to measure performance and identify areas of improvement. However, they are not practical for day-to-day operations and should be adjusted for realistic expectations. Therefore, options A, B, and C are not suitable as they all account for normal down time, waste of materials, and machine breakdowns in different degrees.

Standards That Do Not Allow for Normal Down Time,waste of Materials,or