An OSC undergoing a CMMC Level 2 assessment has provided a detailed System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting evidence. During the assessment, you notice that the SSP references a practice as being fully implemented, but interviews with staff reveal that the practice is not consistently followed. How should the Lead Assessor proceed?
Answer(s): B
Comprehensive and Detailed in DepthThe CAP requires assessing all evidence, documenting inconsistencies as gaps (Option B). Option A ignores interviews, Option C is premature, and Option D involves consulting, which is prohibited.Extract from Official Document (CAP v1.0):Section 2.2 Conduct Assessment (pg. 25):"Document inconsistencies between documentation and interviews as evidence gaps and assess based on all evidence."
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0, Section 2.2.
During a CMMC assessment, an OSC employee asks the CCA if their current security measures are "good enough" to pass the assessment. The CCA responds by saying, "I can't tell you that, but here's what the CMMC requires for this practice." What principle of the CoPC does this response uphold?
Answer(s): C
Comprehensive and Detailed in DepthBy avoiding judgment and focusing on requirements, the CCA upholds Objectivity (Option C). Options A, B, and D are not directly relevant here.Extract from Official Document (CoPC):Paragraph 2.2 Objectivity (pg. 5):"Maintain objectivity by not providing opinions or recommendations during assessments."
CMMC Code of Professional Conduct, Paragraph 2.2.
During an assessment, it is uncovered that a CCA worked as a consultant for the OSC through their RPO. Unfortunately, the CCA didn't disclose this when their C3PAO appointed them to participate in the assessment. Did the CCA behave professionally? If not, what issues are likely to arise?
Comprehensive and Detailed in DepthThe CoPC prohibits CCAs from assessing an OSC they consulted for, due to potential bias, not objectivity (Option B) or confidentiality (Option D). Option A is incorrect as this is unprofessional.Option C (assessor bias) is the precise issue.Extract from Official Document (CoPC):Paragraph 3.1 Professionalism (pg. 6):"Under no circumstances shall credentialed individuals conduct a certified assessment if they have served as a consultant to prepare the organization, due to assessor bias."
CMMC Code of Professional Conduct, Paragraph 3.1.
During a CMMC assessment, an OSC employee tells the CCA that they don't follow a documented procedure because "it's outdated," but they have an informal process that works better. The informal process appears to meet the practice's objectives. How should the CCA proceed?
Comprehensive and Detailed in DepthThe CAP requires documenting discrepancies between documented and actual processes as evidence gaps and assessing all evidence (Option B). Option A ignores documentation, Option C is premature, and Option D is consulting, which is not allowed.Extract from Official Document (CAP v1.0):Section 2.2 Conduct Assessment (pg. 25):"Document discrepancies between documented procedures and actual processes as evidence gaps and assess based on all findings."
During a CMMC assessment, the Assessment Team identifies that the OSC has not implemented a practice due to a recent system upgrade that disrupted their previous controls. The OSC requests to include this practice in a POA&M. However, the practice is listed as one that could lead to significant network exploitation if not implemented. What should the Lead Assessor do?
Comprehensive and Detailed in DepthThe CAP excludes critical practices from POA&M if they risk exploitation, requiring a `NOT MET' score (Option B). Options A, C, and D violate CAP rules.Extract from Official Document (CAP v1.0):Section 2.3.2.1 Ineligible Practices (pg. 28):"Practices that could lead to significant exploitation are ineligible for POA&M and must be scored `NOT MET.'"
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0, Section 2.3.2.1.
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