As part of Plan 1 for the SOC 2 Type 1 audit, this questionnaire helps prepare for a fixed-price SOC 2 Type 1 audit and offers guidance for ongoing SOC 2 Type 2 coaching, mentoring, and monitoring to maintain continuous compliance and mitigate risks. Designed for startups and small businesses, it assists in evaluating existing policies, procedures, and security controls to ensure alignment with SOC 2 requirements. The following questionnaire is intended to collect key Control Environment information and assess readiness for SOC 2 compliance.