Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What implementation statuses can a measure receive in the Soll-Ist comparison, and which one always requires a justification?
Yes / Partially / No / Dispensable — and "Dispensable" always requires a documented justification.
In a Soll-Ist (target-vs-actual) comparison, each required measure is rated with exactly one of four implementation statuses (the BSI tool labels them in German):
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yes (Ja) | fully implemented |
| Partially (Teilweise) | partially implemented — some aspects missing |
| No (Nein) | predominantly not implemented |
| Dispensable (Entbehrlich) | the measure isn't needed — always requires a written justification! (e.g. the threat doesn't apply, or another measure already covers it) |
Tip: "Dispensable" without a justification is the classic audit finding — it's the one status that can quietly hide a gap, so it carries the documentation burden.