A requestor can request an exception through the Request Exception Wizard.
A requestor can request an exception on the following objects:
Standards, sections, or checks
See Requesting an exception for assets on checks.
Control points
See Requesting an exception for control points.
Policies
See Requesting an exception for assets on policies.
Similarly, you can request an exception by launching the Request Exception Wizard from the Standards view, Assets view, and the Evaluation Results dialog.
More Information
Launching the Request Exception Wizard
About exception states