Which of the following statements regarding standardization is true?
I. All products made to a given specification will be interchangeable.
II. A range of standard specifications can be established so that the range covers the majority of uses for the item.
III. Standardization results in a larger variety of parts.
A)I and II are true
B)II and III are true
C) I and III are true
D)I, II and III are true
E)none of the above is true

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Option I is true because standardization ensures that all products made to a given specification will be interchangeable. Option II is also true because a range of standard specifications can be established so that the range covers the majority of uses for the item. Option III, however, is false because standardization reduces the variety of parts, as they will all adhere to the same specifications.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Standardization Is True