Step 1: A single sampling plan is defined by two parameters: the sample size n and the acceptance number c.
Step 2: A random sample of size n is drawn from the lot and the number of defectives d found in that sample is recorded.
Step 3: The decision rule compares d to c: if \(d \le c\) the lot is accepted, if \(d > c\) the lot is rejected.
Step 4: So the decision uses the observed number of defectives in the sample together with the acceptance number c. AOQL is a long run outgoing quality metric, sample size alone (without d) decides nothing, and the population size does not enter the accept/reject rule of a single sampling plan.
Final Answer: Option (C).