The goal of these guidelines is to produce a level of uniformity and reliability. Standards are developed by consensus and are endorsed by a respected organization or organizations.
Standards can be voluntary or mandatory, considering the context.
Standards are one of the integral resources in engineering. Standards are mandatory in many situations. The use of a standard means uniformity, interchangeability, means of comparison, and efficiency. Use of standards can simplify processes, save money and decrease waste. Many proposals and reports require the use and citation of the appropriate standards.