Given a Scenario, Apply the Appropriate Phases and Steps to Plan, Prepare, Conduct, and Report on a CMMC Level 2 Assessment CCA Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   Why must the planning phase be completed before the preparation phase in a CMMC Level 2 assessment?

   • ABecause the assessor must plan before meeting the organization
   • BBecause preparation activities depend on the scope and objectives defined during planning
   • CBecause planning is the shortest phase
   • DBecause reporting requires planning data
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2. 22application · easy

   An assessor is new to the CMMC assessment process and is reviewing the phases. Which sequence correctly represents the order of the CMMC Level 2 assessment phases?

   • APreparation, Planning, Conduct, Reporting
   • BConduct, Planning, Preparation, Reporting
   • CPlanning, Preparation, Conduct, Reporting
   • DPlanning, Conduct, Preparation, Reporting
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4. 23application · medium

   A C3PAO assessor is assigned to a CMMC Level 2 assessment for a defense contractor that processes CUI in a cloud environment. During the initial planning meeting, the contractor's IT director asks the assessor to begin with the on-site evidence collection to save time, since the contractor has already completed a self-assessment. Which response best aligns with the CMMC assessment process?

   • ARequest the contractor's self-assessment report and use it as the official assessment report to save time.
   • BAgree to begin on-site evidence collection immediately, as the self-assessment provides the necessary scope and objectives.
   • CExplain that the assessment must start with planning activities, including confirming the assessment scope and objectives, before any evidence collection occurs.
   • DProceed with evidence collection but only for the practices the contractor identified as compliant in the self-assessment.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   During the preparation phase of a CMMC Level 2 assessment, which activity is essential for ensuring the assessment runs smoothly?

   • AFinalizing the assessment report
   • BDetermining the overall compliance status
   • CConducting the first round of interviews
   • DEstablishing communication protocols and logistics
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the correct sequence of phases in a CMMC Level 2 assessment?

   • APrepare, Plan, Report, Conduct
   • BPlan, Prepare, Conduct, Report
   • CConduct, Plan, Report, Prepare
   • DReport, Conduct, Prepare, Plan
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