Cyber AB Updated CMMC-CCP Exam Questions and Answers by araya

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 MET❌Incorrect. A practice is scoredNOT METonly if the deficiency hasnotbeen corrected by the end of the assessment.

D. NOT APPLICABLE❌Incorrect. 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 ReferencesThus,option A (MET) is the correct answer, as the deficiencies have been corrected before final scoring.

Understanding FAR Clause 52.204-21TheFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-21is titled"Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems."This clause establishesminimum cybersecurity requirementsforfederal contractorsthat handleFederal Contract Information (FCI).

Key Purpose of FAR Clause 52.204-21Theprimary objectiveof FAR 52.204-21 is to ensure that contractors applybasic cybersecurity protectionsto theirinformation systemsthat process, store, or transmitFCI. Theseminimum safeguarding requirementsserve as abaseline security standardfor contractors doing business with theU.S. government.

FAR 52.204-21 doesnotrequire contractors to install specific cybersecurity tools (eliminating option A).

Itoutlines only the minimum safeguards, notallcybersecurity controls needed for complete security (eliminating option B).

CMMC certification isnotmandated by this clause alone (eliminating option D).

Instead, it establishesa baseline "standard of care"that all federal contractorsmust followto protectFCI(making option C correct).

Why "Minimum Standard of Care" is Correct?Breakdown of Answer ChoicesOption

Description

Correct?

A. It directs all covered contractors to install the cybersecurity systems listed in that clause.

❌Incorrect–The clause doesnotspecify tools or require specific cybersecurity systems.

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

❌Incorrect–It only setsminimumrequirements, notall possiblesecurity measures.

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

✅Correct – The clause defines basic safeguards as a minimum security standard.

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

❌Incorrect–FAR 52.204-21 doesnot mandateCMMC certification; that requirement comes from DFARS 252.204-7012 and 7021.

Minimum Safeguarding Requirements Under FAR 52.204-21The clause defines15 basic security controls, which align withCMMC Level 1. Some examples include:

✅Access Control– Limit access to authorized users.

✅Identification & Authentication– Authenticate system users.

✅Media Protection– Sanitize media before disposal.

✅System & Communications Protection– Monitor and control network connections.

FAR 52.204-21– Establishes thebasic safeguarding requirementsfor FCI.

CMMC 2.0 Level 1– Directly aligns withFAR 52.204-21 controls.

Official References from CMMC 2.0 and FAR DocumentationFinal Verification and ConclusionThe correct answer isC. It describes the minimum standard of care that contractors must take to secure covered contractor IS.This aligns withFAR 52.204-21 requirementsas abaseline security standard for FCI.

In Phase 1 (Planning) of the CMMC Assessment Process, the Lead Assessor is responsible for managing the team and identifying conflicts of interest. Assessment team members must also disclose potential conflicts.

Supporting Extracts from Official Content:

CAP v2.0, Planning (§2.5–2.8): “The Lead Assessor and Assessment Team Members must identify and disclose any conflicts of interest prior to conducting the assessment.”

Why Option D is Correct:

Only the Lead Assessor and assessment team are responsible for identifying conflicts of interest during Phase 1.

Options A, B, and C incorrectly assign this role to organizations that do not hold the responsibility.

References (Official CMMC v2.0 Content):

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v2.0, Phase 1 Planning responsibilities.

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Under DFARS and CMMC requirements, the prime contractor is responsible for ensuring its subcontractors meet the required CMMC level. Neither the DoD, The Cyber AB, nor OUSD A&S directly manages subcontractor certification.

Supporting Extracts from Official Content:

DFARS 252.204-7021: “The contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors have the appropriate CMMC level certification for the information they will handle.”

Why Option D is Correct:

Compliance responsibility flows through the contractor supply chain.

CMMC-AB (The Cyber AB) accredits assessors but does not police subcontractors.

OUSD A&S sets policy, not enforcement at contract level.

DoD agencies only require compliance at award/contract oversight level.

References (Official CMMC v2.0 Content):

DFARS 252.204-7021.

CMMC Model v2.0 governance guidance.

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