During a CMMC assessment, the Lead Assessor, Emily, notices that one of the CCAs on her team, Alex, seems overly critical and skeptical of the evidence presented by the OSC. Although the OSC demonstrates compliance with the required CMMC practices, Alex repeatedly questions the validity of the evidence and suggests the OSC is not meeting the criteria. Concerned that Alex’s behavior may be influenced by bias, Emily decides to address the issue directly. She recalls a previous incident in which Alex took a similar approach, and shortly afterward, the OSC experienced a data breach. What steps should Emily and, most importantly, the C3PAO have taken to prevent this eventuality?
An OSC’s network diagram shows a separate network segment (192.168.50.0/24) designated for its engineering department. This segment restricts access to specific engineering resources. While the servers are physically located in a shared data center, the network configuration isolates them logically. Through which of the following does the network segmentation create isolation for the engineering department’s resources?
During a CMMC assessment, you review the OSC’s documented procedures for access control.These procedures detail a user access request and approval process for the organization’s Human Resources (HR) information system. You then interview IT personnel responsible for access control, who confirm the documented procedures accurately reflect how access is managed for the HR system. However, the OSC’s network diagram reveals the presence of other in-scope systems critical to their operations, such as their Engineering Design Database and Manufacturing Control System. Neither the documented procedures nor the interview addressed access control practices for these additional systems. Based on the CMMC Assessment Process guidelines on evidence sufficiency, how would you characterize the evidence collected so far regarding access control?
You are a CCA conducting a CMMC assessment for an OSC. While evaluating Risk Assessment (RA) practices, you check how the OSC has addressed assessment objective [a] of RA.L2-3.11.1, “Determine if the frequency for assessing risk to organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals is defined.” Which Assessment Object would most likely provide the answer to this requirement?
During a CMMC assessment, as the Lead Assessor, you realize that the OSC relies on a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee some of their IT infrastructure, including a cloud-based storage solution. Employees access the cloud storage remotely through a web browser. The OSC has a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the MSP outlining security protocols. However, you have limited access to the internal configuration and security controls of the MSP’s cloud environment. What challenges might you encounter when assessing the OSC’s compliance with CMMC’s external connection controls?
You are a CCA collaborating with an OSC to provide specialized consulting services. The OSC representative has inquired about strategies to validate the accuracy of their project scope. In response, you suggest leveraging a data flow diagram. This visual representation could assist in mapping the flow of information and processes within the project, enabling a comprehensive review and verification of the scope’s alignment with the client’s requirements. If you were on the Assessment Team, how would you use the data flow diagram after it is created?
Certified CMMC Assessors must follow assessment procedures when conducting CMMC assessments. These procedures include a series of steps and tools that the CCA will use in the course of their duties. Which of the following is not part of an assessment procedure?
Dwayne is the Lead Assessor for a C3PAO Assessment Team conducting an assessment for an OSC. During the evaluation, he learns that the OSC recently won a lucrative contract with the Department of Defense, a significant milestone for the organization. Impressed by the OSC’s accomplishment, Dwayne begins to view the organization more favorably and is inclined to interpret the evidence gathered during the assessment in a way that would enable the OSC to achieve the desired CMMC certification level. What is the primary reason Dwayne’s assessment of the OSC may be influenced?
An OSC allows some employees to use their personal devices (laptops, tablets) for work purposes. The OSC enforces a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy that requires employees to install Mobile Device Management (MDM) software on their devices. The MDM allows for remotewiping of lost or stolen devices and enforces access control policies. Employees use VPNs to remotely access the OSC network from their personal devices. What challenges might a CCA face when collecting evidence to assess the OSC’s compliance with AC.L2-3.1.12 – Control Remote Access?
As a CCA on a C3PAO Assessment Team, you have determined that the assessment scope provided by an OSC indicates plans to subcontract some elements of their contract to DelTech Inc. The OSC plans to bid on a DoD contract to develop guidance and targeting software. However, the software needs testing after installing a new surface-to-air defense system. Unfortunately, the OSC lacks themeans to test the software, which is where DelTech comes in. As a CCA, what must you do in this scenario?
