> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ayliea.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your First Assessment

> Walk through selecting a framework and completing your first security assessment

## Selecting a Framework

Open the **Assess** tab to see the framework picker. Each card shows the framework name, a brief description, and the number of categories and questions it covers.

Tap a framework card to load its category list. If you're on the Free tier, only the AI Security framework is available — all others are locked behind the Organization tier.

<Note>
  Not sure which framework to start with? AI Security is available on all tiers and is a good first pass for any organization. See the [Frameworks Overview](/frameworks/overview) for guidance on which standard fits your compliance obligations.
</Note>

## Answering Questions

Tap any category to begin. Questions are presented one at a time with a progress bar and question navigator at the top. The navigator shows which questions you've answered and lets you jump to any item directly.

<Tip>
  You can resume an in-progress assessment at any time. Answers save automatically as you select them — you will never lose progress if you close the app mid-category.
</Tip>

Ayliea uses four question types depending on the control being evaluated:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Yes / No">
    A binary compliance check. Select **Yes** if the control is fully in place or **No** if it is not. This type is used for clear-cut requirements where partial credit does not apply.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Multiple Choice">
    Select the one option that best describes your current state. Each option carries a different point value — more mature or complete implementations score higher.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Checklist">
    Select all sub-controls or practices that apply to your environment. Partial credit is awarded based on the number of items checked, so even incomplete implementations contribute to your score.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Scale">
    Rate your maturity on a 1–5 scale. 1 indicates no controls in place; 5 indicates a fully documented, tested, and continuously monitored practice.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Every question also has an optional **Notes** field where you can record evidence references, ticket numbers, or caveats for your records.

## Completing a Category

Tap **Next** after each answer. When you reach the last question in a category, the button changes to **Finish Category** and returns you to the category list. Completed categories display a checkmark.

Repeat this process for each category in the framework. You do not need to finish all categories in one session.

## Viewing Your Results

Once all categories in a framework are marked complete, Ayliea calculates your score and navigates to the Results screen. You will see:

* **Score gauge** — your overall weighted score from 0–100 with a letter grade (A–F)
* **Category breakdown** — a bar chart of each category's score, sorted weakest-first to prioritize attention
* **AI recommendations** — a ranked list of remediation actions generated from your weakest control areas, with implementation playbooks where available

Tap any recommendation to view its full detail, including effort estimate, business impact, and step-by-step guidance.