Which of the following is NOT a stated reason for minimum standards?

• A. Increase operating costs
• B. Promote safety and a high quality of service
• C. Promote orderly development
• D. Prevent disputes

Answer: (A)

Minimum standards establish a baseline to protect the public by ensuring safety, quality of service, and predictable development. They are intended to promote safety, a high quality of service, orderly development, and to prevent disputes by clarifying expectations. Increasing operating costs is not a stated reason for minimum standards; although meeting requirements can raise costs, the purpose is safety, quality, and orderly growth, not higher expenses.