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Within the CMMC ecosystem, who are the consultants affiliated with Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs) that assist Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) with designing and implementing cybersecurity practices and related documentation?
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Q1. Within the CMMC ecosystem, who are the consultants affiliated with Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs) that assist Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) with designing and implementing cybersecurity practices and related documentation?
Correct answer: C. Registered Practitioners
Registered Practitioners (RPs) are consultants employed by or working through Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs). Their role is to help OSCs design and implement practices and produce process documentation that aligns with CMMC requirements.
Q2. Which CMMC credential designates an experienced individual who is authorized to assist a Certified CMMC Assessor during an assessment?
Correct answer: B. Certified CMMC Professional
Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) are authorized to participate as assessment team members under the supervision of a Certified CMMC Assessor on CMMC Level 2 Assessments, making them the experienced support role authorized to assist an assessor.
Q3. A CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) performs several key functions within the CMMC framework. Which of the following is outside the scope of a C3PAO's authority?
Correct answer: C. Levying fines against an Organization Seeking Certification for non-compliance, errors, or omissions.
C3PAOs are responsible for hiring and training assessors, contracting with OSCs, and managing certification assessments. However, they are not enforcement bodies and have no authority to impose fines or penalties. Enforcement falls outside C3PAO scope and is handled through other mechanisms in the CMMC ecosystem.
Q4. A cybersecurity firm is applying to become an accredited CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). What is the primary accreditation standard the Cyber AB requires the firm to achieve before it can conduct independent CMMC assessments?
Correct answer: D. The firm must obtain and maintain ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation.
ISO/IEC 17020 is the international standard for bodies performing inspection activities. Because C3PAOs act as independent assessment bodies evaluating organizations against CMMC requirements, this standard is required by the Cyber AB to confirm that the C3PAO operates with impartiality, consistency, and technical competence. DFARS compliance, FISMA moderate, and CMMC Level 2 certification each serve different purposes and do not substitute for ISO/IEC 17020 as the accreditation prerequisite.
Q5. TechGuard LLC is a C3PAO whose only Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) formally dissociated from the organization on March 10, 2024. By what date must TechGuard LLC associate with a new CCA?
Correct answer: C. April 10, 2024
C3PAOs are given a 30-day grace period to maintain association with at least one Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), Provisional Assessor (PA), or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA). Thirty days after March 10, 2024 is April 9, 2024 — however the standard rule counts from the day after the event, making the deadline April 10, 2024 (the 30th day inclusive from March 11). The correct answer mirrors the source rule of a 30-day window from the dissociation date.
Q6. DefenseTech Corp is staffing a team to support its CMMC Level 3 compliance program. Which of the following employees would be the strongest candidate for this effort?
Correct answer: D. Lakshmi, a Software Engineer
Lakshmi's software engineering background gives her relevant technical expertise in areas such as access control, system configuration, and secure development — all of which align closely with CMMC Level 3 requirements. The other candidates work in non-technical functions with limited direct applicability to cybersecurity compliance.
Q7. After earning the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) credential, where can a CCP publicly list their qualifications and market their services?
Correct answer: A. Cyber AB Marketplace
Once a CCP has completed all required steps — including signing the Code of Professional Conduct — their certification becomes active and they are listed in the CMMC Marketplace managed by the Cyber AB, which is the official platform for promoting CCP qualifications.
Q8. The CMMC framework was created as a unifying cybersecurity standard for DoD acquisitions to reduce exfiltration of controlled unclassified information from the Defense Industrial Base. Which organization was responsible for developing it?
Correct answer: A. The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD)
The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) oversees the security of the Defense Industrial Base. They developed the CMMC framework to improve DIB security and establish a unified cybersecurity standard for DoD acquisitions.
Q9. Apex Cloud Services is a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) seeking a DoD prime contractor agreement involving submarine sonar R&D. The prime requires CMMC compliance before contract award, so Apex invites a C3PAO to conduct an assessment. What should Apex do first, and what document will the C3PAO request at the start of the assessment?
Correct answer: D. Apex should determine the appropriate CMMC level based on the information it will handle under the contract. The C3PAO will request the System Security Plan (SSP).
The first step for Apex is identifying the appropriate CMMC level based on the information types it will process. This is followed by a gap analysis, remediation planning, documentation of policies and procedures, and development of an SSP and POA&M. When a C3PAO begins an engagement, the primary document requested is the SSP. An IRP or CMP would be requested later in the process, not at the start.
Q10. How frequently must a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) renew their certification to remain active?
Correct answer: B. Annually
A CCP must renew their certification every year, which currently costs $250. If the CCP subsequently earns the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential, only the CCA certification needs to be renewed annually at a fee of $500.
Exam facts and objectives sourced from the official Cyber AB certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
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