budgeting standards With regards to budgeting, what is an ideal standard? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a a standard established for use over a long period, which is used as the basis for developing a current standard b a standard which can be attained under perfect conditions, and which gives no allowances for waste, machine breakdown and other inefficiencies C a standard which represents reasonably achievable future performance, giving some allowance for normal waste, machine breakdown and other inefficiencies d a standard which is established for use in the short term, relating to currently attainable conditions