Which option best describes the step that measures performance against a predefined standard?

• A. Assess
• B. Evaluate against the standard
• C. Execute
• D. Repeat as necessary

Answer: (B)

Measuring performance against a predefined standard means you compare the results to a specific benchmark you’ve set ahead of time. This step focuses on judgment about how closely outcomes meet the exact criteria, not just performing the task or listing data. By evaluating against the standard, you establish an objective pass/fail or meet/need-improvement decision, since the standard provides the concrete reference point.

For example, if the standard specifies that a finished product must be within a certain tolerance, you check the actual measurements against that tolerance to determine if it passes. This makes the evaluation concrete and actionable.

Other options describe carrying out the work, or checking in a different way, but they don’t center the comparison to a defined benchmark.