A ______ is an extensive compilation of provisions covering broad subject matter or that is suitable for adoption into law independently.

• A. Code
• B. Standard
• C. Guide
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

In legal and regulatory terms, a code is a comprehensive compilation of provisions that covers a broad subject and is designed to be adopted into law independently. It provides an organized, enforceable framework that a jurisdiction can enact as statute or regulation as a whole. Standards describe accepted criteria and may be adopted by reference but aren’t themselves complete laws, while guides are advisory resources without binding force. So the description fits a code.