How should you issue a descent clearance when there is a published altitude restriction on the arrival?

How should you issue a descent clearance when there is a published altitude restriction on the arrival?

• A. Descend directly to the final approach altitude.
• B. Descend via the published altitude restrictions if permitted, or assign a specific altitude consistent with the approach.
• C. Descend via any altitude regardless of the restriction.
• D. Descend only after ATC explicitly authorizes for each segment.

Answer: (B)