Information-processing standard

Definition
An information-processing standard is

"a set of detailed technical guidelines used to support specific functions and/or interoperahility in hardware, software, or telecommunications development, testing, and/or operation."

Federal information-processing standards
Federal information-processing standards often significantly affect the widespread adoption of technology and can result in lower unit costs to the user. Although federal agencies are required to comply with federal information-processing standards, industry voluntarily has adopted many of these standards.