CCA CCA Ethics, Standards & Professional Conduct

Question 1

What is the primary ethical obligation of a CCA during a CMMC assessment?

Accepted Answer

To provide an objective, impartial, and accurate assessment of the OSC's cybersecurity practices

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To help the OSC achieve the highest possible CMMC score

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To recommend specific security products that the assessor is familiar with

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To complete the assessment as quickly as possible to minimize disruption to the OSC

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios represents a conflict of interest for a CCA assessor?

Accepted Answer

Assessing an OSC for which the assessor previously provided CMMC consulting or implementation support

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Assessing an OSC in an industry the assessor is unfamiliar with

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Assessing an OSC in a different state than where the assessor is located

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Assessing an OSC that is a competitor of a former employer

Question 3

What must a CCA do when they identify a potential conflict of interest before beginning an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the C3PAO and recuse themselves from the assessment if the conflict cannot be mitigated

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Proceed if the conflict is minor and disclose it only in the final report

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Ask the OSC if they are comfortable proceeding despite the conflict

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Document the conflict and continue, as disclosure satisfies the ethical obligation

Question 4

The Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct requires CCAs to protect the confidentiality of what type of information?

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All sensitive information about the OSC's systems, security posture, and assessment findings

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Only information explicitly marked 'CUI' during the assessment

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Only information shared during formal interviews

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Information the OSC designates as confidential in writing

Question 5

What action should a CCA take if they believe the lead assessor on their team is making inaccurate or biased findings?

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Raise the concern through the C3PAO's quality assurance process and escalate if unresolved

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Silently note the disagreement in their personal assessment notes

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Agree with the lead assessor to maintain team cohesion

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Contact the OSC directly to alert them of the discrepancy

Question 6

Under the Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct, which activity is explicitly prohibited for CCAs?

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Accepting gifts, payments, or favors from an OSC in exchange for favorable assessment findings

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Working for multiple C3PAOs simultaneously

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Discussing assessment methodology with other CCAs

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Conducting assessments outside the assessor's primary geographic region