Policies and plans must be ______, ______, and ______.

• A. Developed, maintained, and practiced
• B. Implemented, tested, updated
• C. Created, reviewed, and approved
• D. Updated, distributed, and practiced

Answer: (A)

Policies and plans must be developed, maintained, and practiced. Developing establishes the framework with clear goals and responsibilities. Maintaining means keeping the content current through regular reviews and updates as circumstances change. Practicing ensures people know how to apply the policies and that the plans are actually used in real situations or drills, not just written on paper. Together, these three elements ensure policies are usable, up-to-date, and ready to guide action. The other options miss one of these essential steps: they may emphasize creation or update or testing, but they don’t cover the ongoing development and active use that make policies effective.