Question

which of the following statements is true of iso standards?
a. they give buyers a limited array of choices.
b. they prevent the success of sellers by restricting them to local markets.
c. they do not ensure that goods produced in one country will meet the requirements of the buyers in another country.
d. they are mostly industry - specific

Explanation:

• Option a: ISO standards are meant to facilitate trade and do not limit buyers' choices; in fact, they can expand choices by ensuring compatibility across products, so this is false.
• Option b: ISO standards help sellers access global markets by ensuring their products meet international quality and compatibility requirements, not restrict them to local markets, so this is false.
• Option c: One of the key purposes of ISO standards is to ensure that goods produced in one country meet the requirements of buyers in other countries, so this is false.
• Option d: ISO standards are often developed for specific industries (e.g., ISO 9001 for quality management in various industries, ISO 14001 for environmental management in different sectors) to address the unique needs and processes of those industries, so this statement is true.

Answer:

d. They are mostly industry - specific.