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Cyber AB CMMC-CCP Exam
Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) (Page 6 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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An assessor has been working with an OSC's point of contact to plan and prepare for their upcoming assessment.
What is one of the MOST important things to remember when analyzing requirements for an assessment?

  1. Scoping an assessment is easy and worry-free.
  2. The initial plan cannot be changed once agreed upon.
  3. There is a determined amount of time that the OSC's point of contact has to submit evidence and rough order-of-magnitude.
  4. Assessors need to continuously review and update the requirements and plan for the assessment as information is gathered.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Planning and preparing for aCMMC assessmentinvolves collaboration between theassessorand theOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC)to determine scope, required evidence, and logistics. This planning process isdynamicand must adapt as new information emerges.
Assessment Scope and Requirements May Change
As assessors gather evidence and analyze the environment,new details about assets, networks, and security controlsmay require adjustments to the assessment plan. TheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guideemphasizes that assessmentrequirements and scope should be continuously reviewed and updatedto reflect real-time findings.
Assessors Follow an Adaptive Approach
DuringCMMC assessments, organizations may discover additionalFCI or CUI assets, which can change the required security practices to be evaluated. Assessors shouldrevise the assessment approach accordinglyrather than strictly following an initial, unchangeable plan.
A . Scoping an assessment is easy and worry-freeIncorrect Scoping is acritical and complex processthat requires careful evaluation of the OSC's information systems and assets.
CMMC Scoping Guidestates thatidentifying in-scope assets is crucial and requires significant effort. B . The initial plan cannot be changed once agreed uponIncorrect Theinitial assessment plan is a starting point, butit must be flexiblebased on real-time findings. CMMC CAP Guideemphasizescontinuous refinementduring the assessment process. C . There is a determined amount of time that the OSC's point of contact has to submit evidence and rough order-of-magnitudeIncorrect
While there aretimelines, the key focus is ensuring thatall necessary evidence is gathered accuratelyrather than rushing to meet a strict deadline. CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide­ States that assessment requirements and planning should be updated as additional information is gathered.
CMMC Scoping Guide (Nov 2021)­ Explains that assessors must continually refinein-scope assets and requirementsthroughout the process.
Why the Correct Answer is "D"?Why Not the Other Options?Relevant CMMC 2.0


Reference:

Final Justification:Assessment planning is a dynamic process.Assessors must continuously review and update the requirements and planas new information emerges, makingDthe correct answer.



An assessment procedure consists of an assessment objective, potential assessment methods, and assessment objects.
Which statement is part of an assessment objective?

  1. Specifications and mechanisms
  2. Examination, interviews, and testing
  3. Determination statement related to the practice
  4. Exercising assessment objects under specified conditions

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Understanding CMMC Assessment ProceduresACMMC assessment procedureconsists of:
Assessment Objective­ Defines what is being evaluated and the expected outcome. Assessment Methods­ Specifies how the evaluation is conducted (e.g.,examination, interviews, testing).
Assessment Objects­ Identifies what is being evaluated, such as policies, systems, or people. Assessment Objectivesincludedetermination statementsthat describe the expected outcome for each CMMC security practice.

These statements define whether a practice has beenadequately implementedbased ondocumented evidence and assessment findings.
TheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) GuideandNIST SP 800-171Aspecify that each practice has a determination statement guiding assessment decisions.
A . Specifications and mechanismsIncorrect
These belong toassessment objects, which refer to the systems, policies, and mechanisms being evaluated.
B . Examination, interviews, and testingIncorrect
These areassessment methods, which describe how assessorsverifycompliance (e.g., through interviews or testing).
D . Exercising assessment objects under specified conditionsIncorrect This refers toassessment testing, which is a method, not an assessment objective. CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide­ Describes determination statements as the core of assessment objectives.
NIST SP 800-171A­ Defines determination statements as a key element of evaluating security controls.
Why the Correct Answer is "C"?Why Not the Other Options?Relevant CMMC 2.0


Reference:

Final Justification:Since anassessment objectiveincludes adetermination statementthat describes whether a practice is implemented properly, the correct answer isC.



The Assessment Team has completed Phase 2 of the Assessment Process. In conducting Phase 3 of the Assessment Process, the Assessment Team is reviewing evidence to address Limited Practice Deficiency Corrections. How should the team score practices in which the evidence shows the deficiencies have been corrected?

  1. MET
  2. POA&M
  3. NOT MET
  4. NOT APPLICABLE

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Understanding the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) PhasesTheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP)consists ofthree primary phases:
Phase 1 - Planning(Pre-assessment activities)
Phase 2 - Conducting the Assessment(Evidence collection and analysis) Phase 3 - Reporting and Finalizing Results
DuringPhase 3, the Assessment Teamreviews evidenceto confirm if anyLimited Practice Deficiency Correctionshave been successfully implemented.

Scoring Practices in Phase 3The CAP document specifies that a practice can bescored as METif:

The deficiency identified in Phase 2 has been fully corrected before final scoring. Sufficient evidence is provided to demonstrate compliance with the CMMC requirement. The correction is notmerely plannedbutfully implemented and validatedby the assessors. Since the evidence shows thatdeficiencies have been corrected, the correct score isMET.

B . POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones)Incorrect. APOA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones)is usedonly when a deficiency remains unresolved. Since the deficiency is already corrected, this option does not apply.
C . NOT METIncorrect. A practice is scoredNOT METonly if the deficiency hasnotbeen corrected by the end of the assessment.
D . NOT APPLICABLEIncorrect. A practice is markedNOT APPLICABLE (N/A)only if it doesnot apply to the organization's environment, which is not the case here.
Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Document­ Defines scoring criteria for MET, NOT MET, and POA&M.
CMMC Official ReferenceThus,option A (MET) is the correct answer, as the deficiencies have been corrected before final scoring.



The CMMC Level 2 assessment methods include examination and can include:

  1. documents, mechanisms, or activities.
  2. specific hardware, software, or firmware safeguards employed within a system.
  3. policies, procedures, security plans, penetration tests, and security requirements.
  4. observation of system backup operations, exercising a contingency plan, and monitoring network traffic.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

CMMC Level 2 Assessment MethodsCMMC Level 2 assessments focus on verifying compliance withNIST SP 800-171 requirements. TheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Documentspecifies that assessments at this level include:
Examination­ Reviewing documents, mechanisms, and activities. Interview­ Speaking with personnel to validate implementation. Testing­ Observing and verifying security controls in action.
What Does "Examination" Include?According toCMMC Assessment Methodology, examination involves reviewing:
Documents(Policies, procedures, security plans)
Mechanisms(Security controls, authentication systems)
Activities(Backup operations, network monitoring, security training) Sinceexamination includes reviewing documents, mechanisms, and activities, the correct answer isA.

B . Specific hardware, software, or firmware safeguards employed within a system.Incorrect.
While safeguardsmaybe examined, CMMC does not limit examination to only hardware, software, or firmware. The definition is broader.
C . Policies, procedures, security plans, penetration tests, and security requirements.Incorrect.
Whilesome of these itemsare examined, penetration tests arenot requiredin a CMMC Level 2 assessment.
D . Observation of system backup operations, exercising a contingency plan, and monitoring network traffic.Incorrect. These activities fall undertesting and interviews, not just examination.
Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Document­ Defines "examination" as reviewingdocuments, mechanisms, and activities.
CMMC Official ReferenceThus,option A (documents, mechanisms, or activities) is the correct answer, as it aligns with CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology.



Who is responsible for ensuring that subcontractors have a valid CMMC Certification?

  1. CMMC-AB
  2. OUSDA&S
  3. DoD agency or client
  4. Contractor organization

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The prime contractor (contractor organization)is responsible for ensuring thatits subcontractorshave the requiredCMMC certification levelbefore engaging them inDoD contracts that involve FCI or CUI. This requirement is enforced throughflow-down clausesinDFARS 252.204-7021, which mandates that subcontractors handlingCUImeet the necessaryCMMC Level 2 or Level 3 requirements.


Reference:

DFARS 252.204-7021(CMMC Compliance)
CMMC 2.0 Program Documentation
Step 2: Why Other Answer Choices Are IncorrectA. CMMC-AB (Incorrect):
TheCyber AB (formerly CMMC-AB)is responsible foraccrediting C3PAOs and managing the assessment process, but it does not enforce subcontractor compliance.
B . OUSDA&S (Incorrect):
TheOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD A&S)develops and overseesCMMC policy, but it does not monitor or enforce individual subcontractor compliance.
C . DoD agency or client (Incorrect):
While theDoD sets CMMC requirements, it relies onprime contractors to ensure compliance among their subcontractorsthrough contract flow-down requirements.

Final Confirmation of Answer(s); Prime contractors must ensure their subcontractors have the required CMMC certification level to handle FCI or CUI. Thus, the correct answer is:D. Contractor organization






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