Standardized terminology is requisite for: (Select all that apply.)
a. naming evidence.
b. classifying evidence.
c. tagging evidence.
d. locating evidence.
e. simplifying evidence.
ANS: A, B, C, D
Standardized terminology is requisite for naming, classifying, tagging, and locating evidence in order to use it in practice.
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