Which of the following statements about the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is MOST accurate?

A. ANSI develops many of the performance standards used in North America.
B. ANSI standards are always adopted by the Standards Council of Canada.
C. ANSI does not develop consensus standards; it accredits member organizations that do.
D. ANSI is primarily a testing laboratory that does not develop consensus standards.

Answer: C. ANSI does not develop consensus standards; it accredits member organizations that do.