You need to show that you are aware of the standards which influence your project
This can be
The difference between different software (PHP vs Java)
The difference between different software (releases) versions (PHP4 vs PHP5)
The best way of increasing your grade is by comparing and contrasting these, resulting in justifying why you are using the programming language and the selected version.
Professional standards ensure:
Computer hardware is compatible with other hardware and the operating system
Computer software is compatible with the operating system and hardware components of the system
Improve the quality of the hardware and software (reduced likelihood of system crashes)
All key software and hardware have standards
USB 1, 2 and 3
Wifi protocols
Web Standards (WC3) – accessibility and readability