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Questions 1

During assessment planning, the OSC recommends a person to interview for a certain practice. The person being interviewed MUST be the person who:

Options:

A.  

funds that practice.

B.  

audits that practice.

C.  

supports, audits, and performs that practice.

D.  

implements, performs, or supports that practice.

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which document is the BEST source for determining the sources of evidence for a given practice?

Options:

A.  

NISTSP 800-53

B.  

NISTSP 800-53A

C.  

CMMC Assessment Scope

D.  

CMMC Assessment Guide

Discussion 0
Questions 3

At which CMMC Level do the Security Assessment (CA) practices begin?

Options:

A.  

Level 1

B.  

Level 2

C.  

Level 3

D.  

Level 4

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Which words summarize categories of data disposal described in the NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1, Guidelines for Media Sanitation?

Options:

A.  

Clear, purge, destroy

B.  

Clear, redact, destroy

C.  

Clear, overwrite, purge

D.  

Clear, overwrite, destroy

Discussion 0
Questions 5

In the CMMC Model, how many practices are included in Level 2?

Options:

A.  

17 practices

B.  

72 practices

C.  

110 practices

D.  

180 practices

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Regarding the Risk Assessment (RA) domain, what should an OSC periodically assess?

Options:

A.  

Organizational operations, business assets, and employees

B.  

Organizational operations, business processes, and employees

C.  

Organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals

D.  

Organizational operations, organizational processes, and individuals

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which resource could BEST help a CEO determine how to identify the category of CUI ?

Options:

A.  

NARA

B.  

CMMC-AB

C.  

DoD DFARS Part 252

D.  

CMMC Assessment Guide

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Within how many days from the Assessment Final Recommended Findings Brief should the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team Members, if necessary, review the accuracy and validity of (he OSC's updated POA & M with any accompanying evidence or scheduled collections?

Options:

A.  

90 days

B.  

180 days

C.  

270 days

D.  

360 days

Discussion 0
Questions 9

A Lead Assessor is preparing to conduct a Readiness Review during Phase 1 of the Assessment Process. How much evidence MUST be gathered for each practice?

Options:

A.  

A sufficient amount

B.  

At least 2 Assessment Objects

C.  

Evidence that is deemed adequate

D.  

Evidence to support at least 2 Assessment Methods

Discussion 0
Questions 10

The Lead Assessor interviews a network security specialist of an OSC. The incident monitoring report for the month shows that no security incidents were reported from OSC's external SOC service provider. This is provided as evidence for RA.L2-3.11.2: Scan for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified. Based on this information, the Lead Assessor should conclude that the evidence is:

Options:

A.  

inadequate because it is irrelevant to the practice.

B.  

adequate because it fits well for expected artifacts.

C.  

adequate because no security incidents were reported.

D.  

inadequate because the OSC's service provider should be interviewed.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Contractor scoping requirements for a CMMC Level 2 Assessment to document the asset in an inventory, in the SSP and on the network diagram apply to:

Options:

A.  

GUI Assets.

B.  

CUI and Security Protection Asset categories.

C.  

all asset categories except for the Out-of-scope Assets.

D.  

Contractor Risk Managed Assets and Specialized Assets.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

When planning an assessment, the Lead Assessor should work with the OSC to select personnel to be interviewed who could:

Options:

A.  

have a security clearance.

B.  

be a senior person in the company.

C.  

demonstrate expertise on the CMMC requirements.

D.  

provide clarity and understanding of their practice activities.

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Where does the requirement to include a required practice of ensuring that personnel are trained to carry out their assigned information security-related duties and responsibilities FIRST appear?

Options:

A.  

Level 1

B.  

Level 2

C.  

Level 3

D.  

All levels

Discussion 0
Questions 14

A contractor provides services and data to the DoD. The transactions that occur to handle FCI take place over the contractor's business network, but the work is performed on contractor-owned systems, which must be configured based on government requirements and are used to support a contract. What type of Specialized Asset are these systems?

Options:

A.  

loT

B.  

Restricted IS

C.  

Test equipment

D.  

Government property

Discussion 0
Questions 15

A cyber incident is discovered that affects a covered contractor IS and the CDI residing therein. How long does the contractor have to inform the DoD?

Options:

A.  

24 hours

B.  

48 hours

C.  

72 hours

D.  

96 hours

Discussion 0
Questions 16

An OSC lead has provided company information, identified that they are seeking CMMC Level 2, stated that they handle FCI. identified stakeholders, and provided assessment logistics. The OSC has provided the company's cyber hygiene practices that are posted on every workstation, visitor logs, and screenshots of the configuration of their FedRAMP-approved applications. The OSC has not won any DoD government contracts yet but is working on two proposals Based on this information, which statement BEST describes the CMMC Level 2 Assessment requirements?

Options:

A.  

Ready because there is no need to certify this company until after they win a DoD contract.

B.  

Not ready because the OSC is not on contract because they do not know the scope of FCI protection required by the contract.

C.  

Not ready because the OSC still lacks artifacts that prove they have implemented all the CMMC Level 2 Assessment requirements.

D.  

Ready because all DoD contractors are required to achieve CMMC Level 2; therefore, they are being proactive in seeking certification.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which term describes the process of granting or denying specific requests to obtain and use information, related information processing services, and enter specific physical facilities?

Options:

A.  

Access control

B.  

Physical access control

C.  

Mandatory access control

D.  

Discretionary access control

Discussion 0
Questions 18

When an OSC requests an assessment by a C3PAO, who selects the Lead Assessor for the assessment?

Options:

A.  

OSC

B.  

C3PAO

C.  

C3PAO and OSC

D.  

OSC and Lead Assessor

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which NIST SP defines the Assessment Procedure leveraged by the CMMC?

Options:

A.  

NIST SP 800-53

B.  

NISTSP800-53a

C.  

NIST SP 800-171

D.  

NISTSP800-171a

Discussion 0
Questions 20

How does the CMMC define a practice?

Options:

A.  

A business transaction

B.  

A condition arrived at by experience or exercise

C.  

A series of changes taking place in a defined manner

D.  

An activity or activities performed to meet defined CMMC objectives

Discussion 0
Questions 21

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

Options:

A.  

documents, mechanisms, or activities.

B.  

specific hardware, software, or firmware safeguards employed within a system.

C.  

policies, procedures, security plans, penetration tests, and security requirements.

D.  

observation of system backup operations, exercising a contingency plan, and monitoring network traffic.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which entity specifies the required CMMC Level in Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals?

Options:

A.  

DoD

B.  

NARA

C.  

NIST

D.  

Department of Homeland Security

Discussion 0
Questions 23

A Level 2 Assessment of an OSC is winding down and the final results are being prepared to present to the OSC. When should the final results be delivered to the OSC?

Options:

A.  

At the end of every day of the assessment

B.  

Daily and during a final separately scheduled review

C.  

Either at the final Daily Checkpoint, or during a separately scheduled findings and recommendation review

D.  

Either after approval from the C3PAO. or during a separately scheduled final recommended findings review

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which NIST SP discusses protecting CUI in nonfederal systems and organizations?

Options:

A.  

NIST SP 800-37

B.  

NIST SP 800-53

C.  

NIST SP 800-88

D.  

NIST SP 800-171

Discussion 0
Questions 25

An OSC has requested a C3PAO to conduct a Level 2 Assessment. The C3PAO has agreed, and the two organizations have collaborated to develop the Assessment Plan. Who agrees to and signs off on the Assessment Plan?

Options:

A.  

OSC and Sponsor

B.  

OSC and CMMC-AB

C.  

Lead Assessor and C3PAO

D.  

C3PAO and Assessment Official

Discussion 0
Questions 26

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?

Options:

A.  

Scoping an assessment is easy and worry-free.

B.  

The initial plan cannot be changed once agreed upon.

C.  

There is a determined amount of time that the OSC's point of contact has to submit evidence and rough order-of-magnitude.

D.  

Assessors need to continuously review and update the requirements and plan for the assessment as information is gathered.

Discussion 0
Questions 27

An OSC performing a CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment uses a legacy Windows 95 computer, which is the only system that can run software that the government contract requires. Why can this asset be considered out of scope?

Options:

A.  

It handles CUI

B.  

It is a restricted IS

C.  

It is government property

D.  

It is operational technology

Discussion 0
Questions 28

While conducting a CMMC Assessment, a Lead Assessor is given documentation attesting to Level 1 identification and authentication practices by the OSC. The Lead Assessor asks the CCP to review the documentation to determine if identification and authentication controls are met. Which documentation BEST satisfies the requirements of IA.L1-3.5.1: Identify system users. processes acting on behalf of users, and devices?

Options:

A.  

Procedures for implementing access control lists

B.  

List of unauthorized users that identifies their identities and roles

C.  

User names associated with system accounts assigned to those individuals

D.  

Physical access policy that states. "All non-employees must wear a special visitor pass or be escorted."

Discussion 0
Questions 29

Within the CMMC Ecosystem which organization ultimately will manage and oversee the training, testing, authorization, and certification of candidate assessors and instructors?

Options:

A.  

DoD OUSD

B.  

DIB Collaborative Information Sharing Environment

C.  

Committee on National Security Systems Instructions

D.  

CMMC Assessors and Instructors Certification Organization

Discussion 0
Questions 30

The evidence needed for each practice and/or process is weighed for:

Options:

A.  

Adequacy and sufficiency

B.  

Adequacy and thoroughness

C.  

Sufficiency and thoroughness

D.  

Sufficiency and appropriateness

Discussion 0
Questions 31

When scoping a Level 2 assessment, which document is useful for understanding the process to successfully implement practices required for the various Levels of CMMC?

Options:

A.  

NISTSP 800-53

B.  

NISTSP 800-88

C.  

NISTSP 800-171

D.  

NISTSP 800-172

Discussion 0
Questions 32

After a CMMC Level 2 certification assessment, the Lead Assessor (Lead CCA) is preparing to present the Final Recommended Findings to the OSC . Which statement BEST describes the Lead Assessor’s responsibility for delivering the assessment findings to the OSC?

Options:

A.  

Summary recommendations presented using the CMMC Assessment Findings Brief are sufficient.

B.  

Detailed findings must be presented to the OSC along with clear evidence of how the ratings map to the assessor’s findings.

C.  

The initial report delivered to the OSC will only include an overall assessment MET or NOT MET score along with a score for each practice.

D.  

The Lead Assessor is required to submit their initial assessment findings to the C3PAO for review before they can be shared with the OSC.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

An OSC receives an email with "CUI//SP-PRVCY//FED Only" in the body of the message Which organization's website should the OSC go to identify what this marking means?

Options:

A.  

NARA

B.  

CMMC-AB

C.  

DoD Contractors FAQ page

D.  

DoD 239.7601 Definitions page

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which entity requires that organizations handling FCI or CUI be assessed to determine a required Level of cybersecurity maturity?

Options:

A.  

DoD

B.  

CISA

C.  

NIST

D.  

CMMC-AB

Discussion 0
Questions 35

While conducting a CMMC Level 2 Assessment, a CCP is reviewing an OSC's personnel security process. They have a policy that describes screening individuals prior to authorizing access to CUI, but it does not mention what organizations should be looking for in an individual. There is no link to a process or procedural document. What should the OSC evaluate when screening individuals prior to accessing CUI?

Options:

A.  

They are trusted and well liked

B.  

They are a hard and loyal worker

C.  

Their conduct, integrity, and loyalty

D.  

Their functionality, reliability, and ability to adapt

Discussion 0
Questions 36

What service is the MOST comprehensive that the RPO provides?

Options:

A.  

Training services

B.  

Education services

C.  

Consulting services

D.  

Assessment services

Discussion 0
Questions 37

A CMMC Assessment Team arrives at an OSC to begin a CMMC Level 2 Assessment. The team checks in at the front desk and lets the receptionist know that they are here to conduct the assessment. The receptionist is aware that the team is arriving today and points down a hallway where the conference room is. The receptionist tells the Lead Assessor to wait in the conference room. as someone will be there shortly. The receptionist fails to check for credentials and fails to escort the team. The receptionist's actions are in direct violation of which CMMC practice?

Options:

A.  

PE.L1-3.10.3: Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity

B.  

PE.L1-3.10.5: Control and manage physical access devices

C.  

PS.L2-3.9.1; Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI

D.  

PS.L2-3 9.2: Ensure that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers

Discussion 0
Questions 38

The facilities manager for a company has procured a Wi-Fi enabled, mobile application-controlled thermostat for the server room, citing concerns over the inability to remotely gauge and control the temperature of the room. Because the thermostat is connected to the company's FCI network, should it be assessed as part of the CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment Scope?

Options:

A.  

No, because it is OT

B.  

No, because it is an loT device

C.  

Yes. because it is a restricted IS

D.  

Yes, because it is government property

Discussion 0
Questions 39

During Phase 4 of the Assessment process, what MUST the Lead Assessor determine and recommend to the C3PAO concerning the OSC?

Options:

A.  

Ability

B.  

Eligibility

C.  

Capability

D.  

Suitability

Discussion 0
Questions 40

A machining company has been awarded a contract with the DoD to build specialized parts. Testing of the parts will be done by the company using in-house staff and equipment. For a Level 1 Self-Assessment, what type of asset is this?

Options:

A.  

CUI Asset

B.  

In-scope Asset

C.  

Specialized Asset

D.  

Contractor Risk Managed Asset

Discussion 0
Questions 41

To develop an assessment contract and establish a scope of work, which organization does an OSC work with?

Options:

A.  

OUSD

B.  

RPOs

C.  

C3PAOs

D.  

CMMC-AB

Discussion 0
Questions 42

When a conflict of interest is unavoidable, a CCP should NOT:

Options:

A.  

Inform their organization

B.  

Take action to minimize its impact

C.  

Disclose it to affected stakeholders

D.  

Conceal it from the Assessment Team lead

Discussion 0
Questions 43

Which organization is the governmental authority responsible for identifying and marking CUI?

Options:

A.  

NARA

B.  

NIST

C.  

CMMC-AB

D.  

Department of Homeland Security

Discussion 0
Questions 44

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

Options:

A.  

CMMC-AB

B.  

OUSDA & S

C.  

DoD agency or client

D.  

Contractor organization

Discussion 0
Questions 45

While conducting a CMMC Level 2 Assessment, the Lead Assessor determines that the OSC has badge readers, pin code pads, and keys for various access points as well as documentation to demonstrate meeting the practice. Which CMMC practice has the OSC MET?

Options:

A.  

PE.L1-3.10.5: Control and manage physical access devices

B.  

MP.L2-3.8.5: Mark media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations

C.  

SI.L2-3.14.3: Monitor system security alerts and advisories and take action in response

D.  

PS.L2-3.9.2: Ensure that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers

Discussion 0
Questions 46

What type of criteria is used to answer the question "Does the Assessment Team have the right evidence?"

Options:

A.  

Adequacy criteria

B.  

Objectivity criteria

C.  

Sufficiency criteria

D.  

Subjectivity criteria

Discussion 0
Questions 47

When executing a remediation review, the Lead Assessor should:

Options:

A.  

help OSC to complete planned remediation activities.

B.  

plan two consecutive remediation reviews for an OSC.

C.  

submit a delta assessment remediation package for C3PAO's internal quality review.

D.  

validate that practices previously listed on the POA & M have been removed on an updated Risk Assessment.

Discussion 0
Questions 48

In CMMC High-Level scoping, which definition BEST describes an HQ organization?

Options:

A.  

The entity that carries out the tasks under a contract

B.  

The unit to which a CMMC Level is applied for each contract

C.  

The teams, services, and technologies that provide support to a Host Unit

D.  

The entity legally responsible for the delivery of products or services under a contract

Discussion 0
Questions 49

For the purpose of determining scope, what needs to be included as part of the assessment but would NOT receive a CMMC certification unless an enterprise assessment is conducted?

Options:

A.  

ESP

B.  

People

C.  

Test equipment

D.  

Government property

Discussion 0
Questions 50

According to the Configuration Management (CM) domain, which principle is the basis for defining essential system capabilities?

Options:

A.  

Least privilege

B.  

Essential concern

C.  

Least functionality

D.  

Separation of duties

Discussion 0
Questions 51

A C3PAO has completed a Limited Practice Deficiency Correction Evaluation following an assessment of an OSC. The Lead Assessor has recommended moving deficiencies to a POA & M. but the OSC will remain on an Interim Certification. What is the MINIMUM number of practices that must be scored as MET to initiate this course of action?

Options:

A.  

80 practices

B.  

88 practices

C.  

100 practices

D.  

110 practices

Discussion 0
Questions 52

During a Level 2 Assessment, the OSC has provided an inventory list of all hardware. The list includes servers, workstations, and network devices. Why should this evidence be sufficient for making a scoring determination for AC.L2-3.1.19: Encrypt CUI on mobile devices and mobile computing platforms?

Options:

A.  

The inventory list does not specify mobile devices.

B.  

The interviewee attested to encrypting all data at rest.

C.  

The inventory list does not include Bring Your Own Devices.

D.  

The DoD has accepted an alternative safeguarding measure for mobile devices.

Discussion 0
Questions 53

Which MINIMUM Level of certification must a contractor successfully achieve to receive a contract award requiring the handling of CUI?

Options:

A.  

Level 1

B.  

Level 2

C.  

Level 3

D.  

Any level

Discussion 0
Questions 54

When assessing SI.L1-3.14.2: Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems, evidence shows that all of the OSC's workstations and servers have antivirus software installed for malicious code protection. A centralized console for the antivirus software management is in place and records show that all devices have received the most updated antivirus patterns. What is the BEST determination that the Lead Assessor should reach regarding the evidence?

Options:

A.  

It is sufficient, and the audit finding can be rated as MET.

B.  

It is insufficient, and the audit finding can be rated NOT MET.

C.  

It is sufficient, and the Lead Assessor should seek more evidence.

D.  

It is insufficient, and the Lead Assessor should seek more evidence.

Discussion 0
Questions 55

During the review of information that was published to a publicly accessible site, an OSC correctly identifies that part of the information posted should have been restricted. Which item did the OSC MOST LIKELY identify?

Options:

A.  

FCI

B.  

Change of leadership in the organization

C.  

Launching of their new business service line

D.  

Public releases identifying major deals signed with commercial entities

Discussion 0
Questions 56

What is the primary intent of the verify evidence and record gaps activity?

Options:

A.  

Map test and demonstration responses to CMMC practices.

B.  

Conduct interviews to test process implementation knowledge.

C.  

Determine the one-to-one relationship between a practice and an assessment object.

D.  

Identify and describe differences between what the Assessment Team required and the evidence collected.

Discussion 0
Questions 57

Who has the initial responsibility for identifying and managing conflicts of interest?

Options:

A.  

OSC

B.  

C3PAO

C.  

CMMC-AB

D.  

Lead Assessor

Discussion 0
Questions 58

While determining the scope for a company's CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment, the contract administrator includes the hosting providers that manage their IT infrastructure. Which asset type BEST describes the third-party organization?

Options:

A.  

ESPs

B.  

People

C.  

Facilities

D.  

Technology

Discussion 0
Questions 59

Which statement BEST describes an assessor's evidence gathering activities?

Options:

A.  

Use interviews for assessing a Level 2 practice.

B.  

Test all practices or objectives for a Level 2 practice

C.  

Test certain assessment objectives to determine findings.

D.  

Use examinations, interviews, and tests to gather sufficient evidence.

Discussion 0
Questions 60

CMMC scoping covers the CUI environment encompassing the systems, applications, and services that focus on where CUI is:

Options:

A.  

received and transferred.

B.  

stored, processed, and transmitted.

C.  

entered, edited, manipulated, printed, and viewed.

D.  

located on electronic media, on system component memory, and on paper.

Discussion 0
Questions 61

Who is responsible for identifying and verifying Assessment Team Member qualifications?

Options:

A.  

C3PAO

B.  

CMMC-AB

C.  

Lead Assessor

D.  

CMMC Marketplace

Discussion 0
Questions 62

What activities are conducted while developing an assessment plan?

Options:

A.  

The C3PAO decides the Assessment Team members and notifies the Lead Assessor.

B.  

The Lead Assessor and the OSC’s sponsor determine the assessment resources and schedule.

C.  

The C3PAO’s project manager is responsible for handling potential conflicts of interest.

D.  

The evidence collection approach can be finalized when the Lead Assessor conducts an onsite assessment.

Discussion 0
Questions 63

What is the BEST description of the purpose of FAR clause 52 204-21?

Options:

A.  

It directs all covered contractors to install the cyber security systems listed in that clause.

B.  

It describes all of the safeguards that contractors must take to secure covered contractor IS.

C.  

It describes the minimum standard of care that contractors must take to secure covered contractor IS.

D.  

It directs covered contractors to obtain CMMC Certification at the level equal to the lowest requirement of their contracts.

Discussion 0
Questions 64

Which resource contains authoritative data classifications of CUI?

Options:

A.  

NARA

B.  

CMMC-AB

C.  

DoD Contractors FAQ

D.  

OSC's privacy policies

Discussion 0
Questions 65

Which code or clause requires that a contractor is meeting the basic safeguarding requirements for FCI during a Level 1 Self-Assessment?

Options:

A.  

FAR 52.204-21

B.  

22CFR 120-130

C.  

DFARS 252.204-7011

D.  

DFARS 252.204-7021

Discussion 0
Questions 66

During the planning phase of the Assessment Process. C3PAO staff are reviewing the various entities associated with an OSC that has requested a CMMC Level 2 Assessment. Which term describes the people, processes, and technology external to the HQ Organization that participate in the assessment but will not receive a CMMC Level unless an enterprise Assessment is conducted?

Options:

A.  

Host Unit

B.  

Organization

C.  

Coordinating Unit

D.  

Supporting Organization/Unit

Discussion 0