An auditor is reviewing the 'System Description' for a SOC 2® report. The description lists 'Google Cloud Platform' as a subservice organization. The auditor notes that the description does NOT include the specific controls performed by Google. This indicates:

Answer options:

The carve-out method is being used.

The inclusive method is being used.

The report is incomplete and should be rejected.

Google is not a subservice organization.

How to approach this question

No controls listed = Carve-out. Controls listed = Inclusive.

Full Answer

A.The carve-out method is being used.✓ Correct

In the carve-out method, the nature of the services provided by the subservice organization is described, but their specific control objectives and controls are excluded from the system description and the auditor's testing.

Common mistakes

Thinking omission is an error.

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