Assessment criteria and methods

Each requirement is evaluated against assessment objectives, and each objective is met, not met, or not applicable. The assessment methods are examine, interview and test. A requirement is met only when every one of its objectives is met.

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Name the three assessment methods.

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1. An assessor reviews a written policy, asks the system administrator how it is applied, and observes the control operating. Which methods has the assessor used?

Examine, interview and testExamine and interview onlyInterview and test onlyTest only

2. A Level 2 requirement has five assessment objectives. Four are met and one is not. How is the requirement scored?

Partially metMet, with a finding recordedNot applicableNot met

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