Which choice shows the correct sequence of maturity-level states for a protocol?
A.
Proposed, draft, experimental, standard.
B.
Standard, experimental, proposed, draft.
C.
Experimental, proposed, draft, standard.
D.
Draft, experimental, proposed, standard.
Explanation:
The protocol is first drafted, which is a document laying out the framework of the protocol. It then
goes through an experimental stage where it is tried out and implemented in a test or limited
environment. If the results are promising, the protocol can go though a proposed stage where it is
being proposed as a standard. The standard is the final stage where the protocol is officially
accepted. Remember that we start with Draft, and end with Standard.
Incorrect Answers:
A: These are not in the correct order.
B: These are not in the correct order.
C: These are not in the correct order.