Buyer FAQs

Does a high score mean the tool is accurate?

No: it indicates preparation to evaluate a tool, not evidence of its performance. The NIST framework supports risk management but does not certify a product or validate this quiz.

What should we do with an unknown answer?

Score it zero and record the missing evidence, then assign an owner to resolve it. For document processing, AWS's guidance illustrates why uncertainty should lead to scrutiny rather than assumed correctness.

Can a strong business case override an upload restriction?

No: the permission gate remains binding within this proposed framework. Review both the service-specific handling, such as Microsoft's documentation, and the permissions applicable to your documents.

Can we run the quiz for an offline pilot?

Yes: answer against the actual scope and explicitly exclude live write-back. A documented upstream workflow such as Autodesk's takeoff process should not be mistaken for a tested connection to your financial system.

Should we change weights to get a preferred result?

No: agree any adaptations before assessment and preserve the original evidence and version. The purpose is a defensible decision process consistent with risk-management principles, not an attractive score.