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Questions 1

According to DFARS clause 252.204-7012, who is responsible for determining that Information in a given category should be considered CUI?

Options:

A.  

The NARA CUI Executive Agent

B.  

The contractor who generated the information

C.  

The DoD agency for whom the contractor is performing the work

D.  

The military personnel assigned to the contractor for that purpose

Discussion 0
Questions 2

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 3

Before submitting the assessment package to the Lead Assessor for final review, a CCP decides to review the Media Protection (MP) Level 1 practice evidence to ensure that all media containing FCI are sanitized or destroyed before disposal or release for reuse. After a thorough review, the CCP tells the Lead Assessor that all supporting documents fully reflect the performance of the practice and should be accepted because the evidence is:

Options:

A.  

official.

B.  

adequate.

C.  

compliant.

D.  

subjective.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

For CMMC Assessments, during Phase 1 of the CMMC Assessment Process, which are responsible for identifying potential conflicts of information?

Options:

A.  

C3PAO and OSC

B.  

OSC and CMMC-AB

C.  

CMMC-AB and C3PAO

D.  

Lead Assessor and Assessment Team Members

Discussion 0
Questions 5

A defense contractor needs to share FCI with a subcontractor and sends this data in an email. The email system involved in this process is being used to:

Options:

A.  

manage FCI.

B.  

process FCI.

C.  

transmit FCI.

D.  

generate FCI

Discussion 0
Questions 6

During the planning phase of a CMMC Level 2 Assessment, the Lead Assessor is considering what would constitute the right evidence for each practice. What is the Assessor attempting to verify?

Options:

A.  

Adequacy

B.  

Sufficiency

C.  

Process mapping

D.  

Assessment scope

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Plan of Action defines the clear goal or objective for the plan. What information is generally NOT a part of a plan of action?

Options:

A.  

Completion dates

B.  

Milestones to measure progress

C.  

Ownership of who is accountable for ensuring plan performance

D.  

Budget requirements to implement the plan's remediation actions

Discussion 0
Questions 8

When are contractors required to achieve a CMMC certificate at the Level specified in the solicitation?

Options:

A.  

At the time of award

B.  

Upon solicitation submission

C.  

Thirty days from the award date

D.  

Before the due date of submission

Discussion 0
Questions 9

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 10

Companies that knowingly defraud the government by not being in compliance with cybersecurity regulations are at risk of being held liable for:

Options:

A.  

The contract value plus a penalty as stated in the Cyber Claims Act

B.  

The contract value plus a penalty as stated in the False Claims Act

C.  

Three times the contract value plus a penalty as stated in the Cyber Claims Act

D.  

Three times the contract value plus a penalty as stated in the False Claims Act

Discussion 0
Questions 11

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 12

In scoping a CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment, all of the computers and digital assets that handle FCI are identified. A file cabinet that contains paper FCI is also identified. What can this file cabinet BEST be determined to be?

Options:

A.  

In scope, because it is an asset that stores FCI

B.  

In scope, because it is part of the same physical location

C.  

Out of scope, because they are all only paper documents

D.  

Out of scope, because it does not process or transmit FCI

Discussion 0
Questions 13

The Advanced Level in CMMC will contain Access Control (AC) practices from:

Options:

A.  

Level 1

B.  

Level 3

C.  

Levels 1 and 2

D.  

Levels 1, 2, and 3

Discussion 0
Questions 14

A contractor stores security policies, system configuration files, and audit logs in a centralized file repository for later review. According to CMMC terminology, the file repository is being used to:

Options:

A.  

protect CUI.

B.  

transmit CUI.

C.  

store CUI.

D.  

generate CUI

Discussion 0
Questions 15

In scoping a CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment, it is determined that an ESP employee has access to FCI. What is the ESP employee considered?

Options:

A.  

In scope

B.  

Out of scope

C.  

OSC point of contact

D.  

Assessment Team Member

Discussion 0
Questions 16

An Assessment Team is reviewing a practice that is documented and being checked monthly. When reviewing the logs, the practice is only being completed quarterly. During the interviews, the team members say they perform the practice monthly but only document quarterly. Is this sufficient to pass the practice?

Options:

A.  

No, the work is not being done as stated.

B.  

Yes, the practice is being done as documented.

C.  

No, all three assessment methods must be met to pass.

D.  

Yes. the interview process is enough to pass a practice.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

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 18

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 19

During an assessment, which phase of the process identifies conflicts of interest?

Options:

A.  

Analyze requirements.

B.  

Develop assessment plan.

C.  

Verify readiness to conduct assessment.

D.  

Generate final recommended assessment results.

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Per DoDI 5200.48: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CUI is marked by whom?

Options:

A.  

DoD OUSD

B.  

Authorized holder

C.  

Information Disclosure Official

D.  

Presidential authorized Original Classification Authority

Discussion 0
Questions 21

An assessor is collecting affirmations. So far, the assessor has collected interviews, demonstrations, emails, messaging, and presentations. Are these appropriate approaches to collecting affirmations?

Options:

A.  

No, emails are not appropriate affirmations.

B.  

No, messaging is not an appropriate affirmation.

C.  

Yes, the affirmations collected by the assessor are all appropriate.

D.  

Yes, the affirmations collected by the assessor are all appropriate, as are screenshots.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which standard and regulation requirements are the CMMC Model 2.0 based on?

Options:

A.  

NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172

B.  

DFARS, FIPS 100, and NIST SP 800-171

C.  

DFARS, NIST, and Carnegie Mellon University

D.  

DFARS, FIPS 100, NIST SP 800-171, and Carnegie Mellon University

Discussion 0
Questions 23

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 24

Which standard of assessment do all C3PAO organizations execute an assessment methodology based on?

Options:

A.  

ISO 27001

B.  

NISTSP800-53A

C.  

CMMC Assessment Process

D.  

Government Accountability Office Yellow Book

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Which statement BEST describes the requirements for a C3PA0?

Options:

A.  

An authorized C3PAO must meet some DoD and all ISO/IEC 17020 requirements.

B.  

An accredited C3PAO must meet all DoD and some ISO/IEC 17020 requirements.

C.  

AC3PAO must be accredited by DoD before being able to conduct assessments.

D.  

A C3PAO must be authorized by CMMC-AB before being able to conduct assessments.

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Which term describes the prevention of damage to. protection of, and restoration of computers and electronic communications systems/services, including information contained therein, to ensure its availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and nonrepudiation?

Options:

A.  

Cybersecurity

B.  

Data security

C.  

Network security

D.  

Information security

Discussion 0
Questions 27

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 28

What is the BEST document to find the objectives of the assessment of each practice?

Options:

A.  

CMMC Glossary

B.  

CMMC Appendices

C.  

CMMC Assessment Process

D.  

CMMC Assessment Guide Levels 1 and 2

Discussion 0
Questions 29

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 30

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 31

Which statement is NOT a measure to determine if collected evidence is sufficient?

Options:

A.  

Evidence covers the sampled organization

B.  

Evidence is not required if the practice is ISO certified

C.  

Evidence covers the model scope of the Assessment (Target CMMC Level)

D.  

Evidence corresponds to the sampled organization in the evidence collection approach

Discussion 0
Questions 32

In the Code of Professional Conduct, what does the practice of Professionalism require?

Options:

A.  

Do not copy materials without permission to do so.

B.  

Do not make assertions about assessment outcomes.

C.  

Refrain from dishonesty in all dealings regarding CMM

C.  

D.  

Ensure the security of all information discovered or received.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Ethics is a shared responsibility between:

Options:

A.  

DoD and CMMC-AB.

B.  

OSC and sponsors.

C.  

CMMC-AB and members of the CMMC Ecosystem.

D.  

members of the CMMC Ecosystem and Lead Assessors.

Discussion 0
Questions 34

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 35

Evidence gathered from an OSC is being reviewed. Based on the assessment and organizational scope, the Lead Assessor requests the Assessment Team to verify that the coverage by domain, practice. Host Unit. Supporting Organization/Unit, and enclaves are comprehensive enough to rate against each practice. Which criteria is the assessor referring to?

Options:

A.  

Adequacy

B.  

Capability

C.  

Sufficiency

D.  

Objectivity

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Validation of findings is an iterative process usually performed during the Daily Checkpoints throughout the entire assessment process. As a validation activity, why are the preliminary findings important?

Options:

A.  

It allows the OSC to comment and provide additional evidence.

B.  

It determines whether the OSC will be rated MET or NOT MET on their assessment.

C.  

It confirms that the Assessment Team's findings are right and cannot be changed.

D.  

It corroborates the Assessment Team's understanding of the CMMC practices and controls.

Discussion 0
Questions 37

A Level 2 Assessment was conducted for an OSC, and the results are ready to be submitted. Prior to uploading the assessment results, what step MUST the C3PAO complete?

Options:

A.  

Pay an assessment submission fee.

B.  

Complete an internal review of the results.

C.  

Notify the CMMC-AB that submission is forthcoming.

D.  

Coordinate a final briefing between the Lead Assessor and the OSC.

Discussion 0
Questions 38

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 39

A Lead Assessor has been assigned to a CMMC Assessment During the assessment, one of the assessors approaches with a signed policy. There is one signatory, and that person has since left the company. Subsequently, another person was hired into that position but has not signed the document. Is this document valid?

Options:

A.  

The signatory is the authority to implement and enforce the policy, and since that person is no longer with the company, the policy is not valid.

B.  

More research on the company policy of creating, implementing, and enforcing policies is needed. If the company has a policy identifying the authority as with the position or person, then the policy is valid.

C.  

The signatory does not validate or invalidate the policy. For the purpose of this assessment, ensuring that the policy is current and is being implemented by the individuals who are performing the work is sufficient.

D.  

The authority to implement and enforce lies with the position, not the person. As long as that position's authority and responsibilities have not been removed from implementing that domain, it is still a valid policy.

Discussion 0
Questions 40

The IT manager is scoping the company's CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment. The manager considers which servers, laptops. databases, and applications are used to store, process, or transmit FCI. Which asset type is being considered by the IT manager?

Options:

A.  

ESP

B.  

People

C.  

Facilities

D.  

Technology

Discussion 0
Questions 41

The practices in CMMC Level 2 consist of the security requirements specified in:

Options:

A.  

NIST SP 800-53

B.  

NIST SP 800-171

C.  

48 CFR 52.204-21

D.  

DFARS 252.204-7012

Discussion 0
Questions 42

The Level 1 practice description in CMMC is Foundational. What is the Level 2 practice description?

Options:

A.  

Expert

B.  

Advanced

C.  

Optimizing

D.  

Continuously Improved

Discussion 0
Questions 43

During an assessment, the Lead Assessor reviews the evidence for each CMMC in-scope practice that has been reviewed, verified, rated, and discussed with the OSC during the daily reviews. The Assessment Team records the final recommended MET or NOT MET rating and prepares to present the results to the assessment participants during the final review with the OSC and sponsor. As a part of this presentation, which document MUST include the attendee list, time/date, location/meeting link, results from all discussed topics, including any resulting actions, and due dates from the OSC or Assessment Team?

Options:

A.  

Final log report

B.  

Final CMMC report

C.  

Final and recorded OSC CMMC report

D.  

Final and recorded Daily Checkpoint log

Discussion 0
Questions 44

A server is used to store FCI with a cloud provider long-term. What is the server considered?

Options:

A.  

In scope, because the cloud provider will be storing the FCI data

B.  

Out of scope, because the cloud provider stores the FCI data long-term

C.  

In scope, because the cloud provider is required to be CMMC Level 2 certified

D.  

Out of scope, because encryption is always used when the cloud provider stores the FCI data

Discussion 0
Questions 45

An assessment is being completed at a client site that is not far from the Lead Assessor's home office. The client provides a laptop for the duration of the engagement. During a meeting with the network engineers, the Lead Assessor requests information about the network. They respond that they have a significant number of drawings they can provide via their secure cloud storage service. The Lead Assessor returns to their home office and decides to review the documents. What is the BEST way to retrieve the documents?

Options:

A.  

Log into the secure cloud storage service to save copies of the documents on both the work and client laptops.

B.  

Log into the client VPN from the client laptop and retrieve the documents from the secure cloud storage service.

C.  

Log into the client VPN from the assessor's laptop and retrieve the documents from the secure cloud storage service.

D.  

Use their home office workstation to retrieve the documents from the secure cloud storage service and save them to a USB stick.

Discussion 0
Questions 46

What is DFARS clause 252.204-7012 required for?

Options:

A.  

All DoD solicitations and contracts

B.  

Solicitations and contracts that use FAR part 12 procedures

C.  

Procurements solely for the acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf

D.  

Commercial off-the-shelf sold in the marketplace without modifications

Discussion 0
Questions 47

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 48

What type of information is NOT intended for public release and is provided by or generated for the government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the government, but not including information provided by the government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments?

Options:

A.  

CDI

B.  

CTI

C.  

CUI

D.  

FCI

Discussion 0
Questions 49

Prior to initiating an OSC's CMMC Assessment, the Lead Assessor briefed the team on the most important requirements of the assessment. The assessor also insisted that the same results of the findings summary, practice ratings, and Level recommendations must be submitted to the C3PAO for initial processes and review. After several weeks of assessment, the C3PAO completes the internal review, the recommended results are then submitted through the C3PAO for final quality review and rating approval. Which document stipulates these reporting requirements?

Options:

A.  

CMMC Assessment reporting requirements

B.  

DFARS 52.204-21 assessment reporting requirements

C.  

NISTSP 800-171 Revision 2 assessment reporting requirements

D.  

DFARS clause 252.204-7012 assessment reporting requirements

Discussion 0
Questions 50

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 51

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 52

An assessor needs to get the most accurate answers from an OSC's team members. What is the BEST method to ensure that the OSC's team members are able to describe team member responsibilities?

Options:

A.  

Interview groups of people to get collective answers.

B.  

Understand that testing is more important that interviews.

C.  

Ensure confidentiality and non-attribution of team members.

D.  

Let team members know the questions prior to the assessment.

Discussion 0
Questions 53

A company is working with a CCP from a contracted CMMC consulting company. The CCP is asked where the Host Unit is required to document FCI and CUI for a CMMC Assessment. How should the CCP respond?

Options:

A.  

"In the SSP. within the asset inventory, and in the network diagranY'

B.  

"Within the hardware inventory, data (low diagram, and in the network diagram"

C.  

"Within the asset inventory, in the proposal response, and in the network diagram"

D.  

"In the network diagram, in the SSP. within the base inventory, and in the proposal response'"

Discussion 0
Questions 54

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 55

Which regulation allows for whistleblowers to sue on behalf of the federal government?

Options:

A.  

NISTSP 800-53

B.  

NISTSP 800-171

C.  

False Claims Act

D.  

Code of Professional Conduct

Discussion 0
Questions 56

Exercising due care to ensure the information gathered during the assessment is protected even after the engagement has ended meets which code of conduct requirement?

Options:

A.  

Availability

B.  

Confidentiality

C.  

Information Integrity

D.  

Respect for Intellectual Property

Discussion 0
Questions 57

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 58

The director of sales, in a meeting, stated that the sales team received feedback on some emails that were sent, stating that the emails were not marked correctly. Which training should the director of sales refer the sales team to regarding information as to how to mark emails?

Options:

A.  

FBI CUI Introduction to Marking

B.  

NARA CUI Introduction to Marking

C.  

C3PAO CUI Introduction to Marking

D.  

CMMC-AB CUI Introduction to Marking

Discussion 0
Questions 59

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 60

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 61

How many domains does the CMMC Model consist of?

Options:

A.  

14 domains

B.  

43 domains

C.  

72 domains

D.  

110 domains

Discussion 0