which of the following types of audits is performed to determine whether a person or entity has adhered to policies, laws , and regulations?

In terms of score we have V > P, P > Q i.e. V > P > Q
               If R score the highest, we have R >........> T,
               If S score the highest, we have S >..........> Q
                                                             Or S >..........> U
                If S ranks second, R ranks first and T ranks lowest. The order V > P > Q will be followed.
                So, the arrangement will be R > S >? > ? > ?  >  ? > T.
                 Clearly, statement (b),(c),(d) and (e) cannot follow. So, the answer is (a)