Assessing Corporate Cybersecurityintermediate
Match each document type to its description.
Answer
Guideline - General, non-mandatory recommendation, Policy - Formal, mandatory statement for an area or task, Standard - Mandatory rule or action supporting policy, Procedure - Detailed, step-by-step instructions
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Guideline | General, non-mandatory recommendation | A guideline advises but does not impose a formal obligation. |
| Policy | Formal, mandatory statement for an area or task | A policy establishes an official requirement for a defined area or task. |
| Standard | Mandatory rule or action supporting policy | A standard gives formal direction and support to policy through mandatory requirements. |
| Procedure | Detailed, step-by-step instructions | A procedure explains how to carry out a goal or mandate. |
### The concept
These documents differ in both authority and function. Policies and standards are mandatory, but a policy is the formal statement while a standard specifies supporting rules or actions. Procedures turn requirements into steps. Guidelines remain recommendations.
### Terms
- **Mandate**: A requirement or direction an organization expects people to follow.
### Remember
Match the document to its role: advise, require, support, or instruct.
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