Requirement · part of 7.0.4.12. The good, concerning and avoid guidance

7.0.4.12. What it costs and whether that is explained

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Zero to minimal cost is good, any unexplained amount is concerning, and an amount that clearly exceeds costs is to be avoided. Likewise the explanation: clearly provided is good, not clear is concerning, and a refusal to provide one is to be avoided.

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Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.12, table rows 6 and 7 · Cost: $0 to minimal good, any unexplained amount concerning, an amount clearly exceeding costs avoid. Cost explanation: clearly provided good, not clear concerning, refuse to provide avoid.