Which of the following statements is true about establishing technical standards?

a$.$

The strategy and business model a company has developed for promoting its technological standard holds little importance when it comes to establishing standards.

b$.$

Companies in an industry cannot lobby the government to mandate an industry standard.

c$.$

Companies cannot adopt technical standards that are in the public domain.

d$.$

Market demand is not taken into consideration when it comes to establishing technical standards.

e$.$

Technical standards are often set by cooperation among businesses, without government help.