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Federal Contract Information (FCI)is any informationnot intended for public releasethat is provided or generated under aU.S. Government contracttodevelop or deliver a product or service.

Enhanced Security Personnel (ESP)refers to employees, contractors, or third parties whohave access to FCIwithin anOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC).

UnderCMMC 2.0 Scoping Guidance, anypersonnel, system, or asset with access to FCI is considered in scopefor a CMMC Level 1 assessment.

Since theESP employee has access to FCI, theymustbe included in the assessment scope.

Option B (Out of scope)is incorrect because anyone with access to FCI is automatically considered part of theCMMC Level 1 boundary.

Option C (OSC point of contact)is incorrect because thepoint of contactis typically an administrative or compliance representative, not necessarily someone with FCI access.

Option D (Assessment Team Member)is incorrect because anESP employee is not part of the assessment team but rather a subject of the assessment.

CMMC Level 1 Scoping Guide, Section 2 – Defining Scope for FCI

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide – Roles and Responsibilities

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-21(Basic Safeguarding of FCI)

Understanding Scoping in CMMC Level 1 Self-AssessmentsWhy Option A (In scope) is CorrectOfficial CMMC Documentation ReferencesFinal VerificationSince theESP employee has access to FCI, they are consideredin scopefor the CMMC Level 1 self-assessment, makingOption A the correct answer.

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)

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.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Assessor in Phase 4:Since theLead Assessor must determine and recommend the OSC’s eligibilityto the C3PAO, the correct answer isB. Eligibility.

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.

Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect

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.

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

Understanding the CMMC Level 2 Final Report RequirementsFor aCMMC Level 2 Assessment, theFinal CMMC Assessment Results Reportmust include:

Assessment findings for each practice

Final ratings (MET or NOT MET) for each practice

A detailed rationale for each practice rated as NOT MET

The CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guidestates that if a practice is markedNOT MET, theassessors must provide a rationale explaining why it failed.

This rationale helps theOSC understand what needs remediationand, if applicable, whether the deficiency can be addressed via aPlan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

TheFinal Report serves as an official recordand must be submitted as part of theresults package.

A. Affirmation for each practice or control (Incorrect)

While the report includes aMET/NOT MET ratingfor each practice,affirmation is not a required component.

C. Suggested improvements for each failed practice (Incorrect)

Assessors do not provide recommendations for improvement—they only document findings and rationale.

Providing suggestions would create aconflict of interestperCMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct.

D. Gaps or deltas due to any reciprocity model are recorded as met (Incorrect)

If an organization isleveraging reciprocity (e.g., FedRAMP, Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessments), gapsmust still be documented—not automatically marked as "MET."

The correct answer isB. Documented rationale for each failed practice, as this is amandatory requirement in the Final CMMC Assessment Results Report.

Understanding C3PAO RequirementsACertified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)is an entityauthorized by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB)to conductCMMC Level 2 Assessmentsfor organizations handlingControlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Key Requirements for a C3PAO to Conduct Assessments:✔Must be authorized by CMMC-AB before conducting assessments.

✔Must meet CMMC-AB and DoD cybersecurity and process requirements.

✔Must comply with ISO/IEC 17020 standards for inspection bodies.

✔Must undergo a rigorous vetting process, including cybersecurity verification.

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

C3PAOs must comply with CMMC-AB authorization requirementsbefore performing assessments.

While they must align withISO/IEC 17020, they donotnecessarily meet all requirements upfront.

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

C3PAOs are not accredited by DoD; they areauthorized by CMMC-ABto perform assessments.

Accreditation follows full compliance with CMMC-AB and ISO/IEC 17020 requirements.

C. A C3PAO must be accredited by DoD before being able to conduct assessments → Incorrect

The DoD does not directly accredit C3PAOs—CMMC-AB is responsible forauthorization and oversight.

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

CMMC-AB grants authorization to C3PAOs, allowing them to perform assessmentsonly after meeting specific requirements.

Why is the Correct Answer "D" (A C3PAO must be authorized by CMMC-AB before being able to conduct assessments)?

CMMC-AB Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) Guidelines

States thatC3PAOs must receive CMMC-AB authorization before conducting assessments.

CMMC 2.0 Assessment Process (CAP) Document

Specifies that onlyC3PAOs authorized by CMMC-AB can conduct official CMMC assessments.

ISO/IEC 17020 Compliance for C3PAOs

Defines theinspection body requirements for C3PAOs, which must be met for accreditation.

CMMC 2.0 References Supporting This Answer: