Cyber AB Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) CMMC-CCP Exam Questions

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Question 1

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



Answer : D

Step 1: Responsibility for Subcontractor Compliance

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.


DFARS 252.204-7021(CMMC Compliance)

CMMC 2.0 Program Documentation

Step 2: Why Other Answer Choices Are Incorrect

A . 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 Correct Answer:

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

Question 2

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?



Answer : A

When a company usesthird-party IT providersto manage their infrastructure, these organizations are classified asExternal Service Providers (ESPs)underCMMC scoping guidelines.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

1. What is an ESP?

External Service Providers (ESPs)arethird-party organizationsthat:

ProvideIT services, cloud hosting, and managed security solutions.

Process, store, or transmit FCI or CUIon behalf of a contractor.

Mustmeet the same security requirementsas the OSC if they handle FCI or CUI.

If a company relies ona hosting provider to manage IT infrastructure, that provider is anESPunderCMMC scoping guidelines.

2. Why the Other Answer Choices Are Incorrect:

(B) People

Incorrect:ESPs areorganizations, not individual people.

(C) Facilities

Incorrect:Facilities refer tophysical locationslike office buildings or data centers, not third-partyservice providers.

(D) Technology

Incorrect:While ESPs provide technology services, the correct term forthird-party IT providersunder CMMC isESPs, not just 'Technology.'

Final Validation from CMMC Documentation:

TheCMMC Level 1 Scoping GuidedefinesExternal Service Providers (ESPs)asthird-party organizations that manage IT infrastructure and security services.

Thus, the correct answer is:

A. ESPs (External Service Providers).


Question 3

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



Answer : B

What Happens in Phase 4 of the CMMC Assessment Process?

Phase 4 of theCMMC Assessment Process (CAP)is theFinal Reporting and Decision Phase. During this phase, theLead Assessormust:

Review all assessment findings

Determine the Organization Seeking Certification's (OSC) eligibility for certification

Make a recommendation to the C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization)

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Assessor in Phase 4:

Ensure that the OSC hasmet the required practices and processes.

Confirm that anydeficiencieshave been corrected or appropriately documented.

Recommendwhether the OSC is eligible for certificationbased on assessment results.

Since theLead Assessor must determine and recommend the OSC's eligibilityto the C3PAO, the correct answer isB. Eligibility.

Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect

A . Ability

Incorrect. While assessing an OSC's ability to meet CMMC requirements is part of the process, the final determination in Phase 4 is abouteligibilityfor certification.

C . Capability

Incorrect. Capability refers to an organization'stechnical and operational readiness. The Lead Assessor is making a recommendation oneligibility, not just capability.

D . Suitability

Incorrect. Suitability is not a defined term in theCMMC CAP processfor final assessment recommendations. The correct term iseligibility.

CMMC Official Reference

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Document-- Specifies that the Lead Assessor must determine and recommend theeligibilityof the OSC in Phase 4.

CMMC 2.0 Model-- Defines the assessment process, including certification decision-making.

Thus,option B (Eligibility) is the correct answer, as per official CMMC guidance.


Question 4

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?



Answer : C

TheLimited Practice Deficiency Correction Evaluationprocess occurs when anOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC)has undergone aCMMC Level 2 Assessmentby aCertified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)and hasunresolved deficienciesin some security practices.

According toCMMC 2.0 policy and DFARS 252.204-7021, OSCs can still achieveInterim Certificationif they meet theminimum thresholdof security practices while addressing deficiencies through aPlan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

Minimum Number of Practices Required

TheCMMC 2.0 Interim Rulestates that an OSCmust meet at least 100 out of 110 practicesto qualify for aPOA&M-based remediation.

A maximum of 10 practices can be listed in the POA&Mfor later correction.

Failure to meet at least 100 practices results in failing the assessment outright, requiring a full reassessment after remediation.

Why 'C. 100 Practices' is Correct?

The Lead Assessor can recommend POA&M placementonly if the OSC meets at least 100 practices.

Less than 100 practices scored as MET means the OSC does not qualify for a POA&Mand mustretest completely.

DFARS 252.204-7021 and CMMC 2.0 policiesconfirm the100-practice thresholdfor conditional certification.

Why Other Answers Are Incorrect?

A . 80 practices (Incorrect)-- Falls well below the 100-practice requirement.

B . 88 practices (Incorrect)-- Still below the POA&M eligibility threshold.

D . 110 practices (Incorrect)-- While meeting 110 practices would be ideal,CMMC allows a POA&M option at 100 practices.

Conclusion

The correct answer isC. 100 practices, as this meets theminimum threshold for POA&M-based Interim Certification.


DFARS 252.204-7021 (CMMC Requirement Clause)

CMMC 2.0 Assessment Process (CAP) Guide

DoD CMMC 2.0 Policy Overview

Question 5

There are 15 practices that are NOT MET for an OSC's Level 2 Assessment. All practices are applicable to the OSC. Which determination should be reached?



Answer : C

According to the CMMC Model and Assessment Guides, specifically the rules governing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and the remediation period, an Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) is allowed a limited opportunity to remediate certain 'Not Met' practices to achieve a 'Met' status without failing the assessment entirely.

Here is the breakdown based on CMMC Ecosystem protocols:

The 180-Day POA&M Rule: CMMC Level 2 allows for the use of POA&Ms for specific practices, provided they are not high-priority items (typically 5-point values in the scoring methodology). If an OSC has 'Not Met' practices that are eligible for a POA&M, they have up to 180 days to remediate them.

The Remediation Period (Assessment Closeout): During the assessment process itself, there is a 'remediation period' (often referred to within the 1-90 day window depending on the specific C3PAO methodology and the CMMC assessment process) where an OSC can fix minor issues identified by the assessor before the final report is submitted.

Eligibility Criteria: The question states there are 15 practices 'Not Met.' While this is a high number, the CMMC rule does not automatically disqualify an OSC based solely on thequantityof practices, but rather thetype(weight) of the practices and the resulting score. To be eligible for a conditional 'Met' (via POA&M), the OSC must achieve a minimum score (often 80% of the total points) and none of the 'Not Met' practices can be those designated as mandatory 'Met' (no POA&M allowed) in the CMMC rule.

Why 'C' is correct: Because we do not know the specific weights of the 15 'Not Met' practices or the total score, we cannot definitively say theywillbe remediated (A) or that they areineligible(B). However, under the CMMC assessment framework, the OSC may be eligible to enter a remediation phase or utilize a POA&M to bridge the gap, provided they meet the scoring threshold and the specific practices allow for it.

Reference Documents:

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP): Defines the phases of assessment including the 'Remediation Period.'

32 CFR Part 170 (CMMC Program Rule): Outlines the specific requirements for POA&Ms, the 180-day timeline, and the scoring parameters required to be eligible for a Conditional Certification.


Question 6

An Assessment Team Member is conducting a CMMC Level 2 Assessment for an OSC that is in the process of inspecting Assessment Objects for AC.L1-3.1.1: Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems) to determine the adequacy of evidence provided by the OSC. Which Assessment Method does this activity fall under?



Answer : C

Understanding Assessment Methods in CMMC 2.0

According to theCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide, assessors usethree primary assessment methodsto determine compliance with security practices:

Examine-- Reviewing documents, policies, configurations, and system records.

Interview-- Speaking with personnel to gather insights into security processes.

Test-- Performing technical validation of system functions and security controls.

Why Option C (Examine) is Correct

TheAssessment Team Memberis inspectingAssessment Objects(e.g., system configurations, user access control settings, policies) to determine if the OSC's evidence is sufficient forAC.L1-3.1.1 (Access Control -- Authorized Users).

This activity aligns directly with theExaminemethod, which involves reviewing artifacts such as:

Access control lists (ACLs)

System user authentication logs

Account management policies

Role-based access control settings

'Observe' (Option B)is incorrect because 'observing' is not an official assessment method in CMMC.

'Test' (Option A)is incorrect because the assessment is not actively executing a function but ratherreviewingevidence.

'Interview' (Option D)is incorrect because no personnel are being questioned---only documentation is being reviewed.

Official CMMC Documentation Reference

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide, Section 3.5 -- Assessment Methods

CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide -- Access Control Practices (AC.L1-3.1.1)

Final Verification

Since the activity involves reviewing documents and records to verify access control measures, it falls under theExaminemethod, makingOption C the correct answer.


Question 7

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



Answer : A

The CAP makes clear that evidence collected during the assessment is evaluated for both adequacy (does the evidence align with the requirement) and sufficiency (is there enough evidence to make a confident determination).

Supporting Extracts from Official Content:

CAP v2.0, Evidence Collection Guidance: ''Evidence must be evaluated for adequacy... and for sufficiency, to ensure enough information is available to support the assessor's determination.''

Why Option A is Correct:

Evidence is assessed based on two qualities only: adequacy and sufficiency.

''Thoroughness'' and ''appropriateness'' are not official CAP terms for evidence evaluation.

Reference (Official CMMC v2.0 Content):

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v2.0, Evidence Evaluation section.

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