FEDRAMP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield FEDRAMP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises? → To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
2. What is the minimum number of low-impact security controls defined in the FedRAMP Low baseline? → 125
3. Which foundational principle is MOST important for success in Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified? → Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes
4. FedRAMP defines three impact levels for cloud systems. Which set correctly represents all three? → Low, Moderate, High
5. How should Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised? → Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures
6. Which NIST SP 800-53 control family covers incident response planning and execution? → IR - Incident Response
7. When a FedRAMP professional encounters an unexpected result during a procedure, the FIRST action should be to: → Stop, assess the situation, and determine whether to proceed or seek guidance
8. Which documentation practice BEST demonstrates regulatory compliance for FedRAMP certified professionals? → Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities
9. Which FedRAMP step involves categorizing information systems? → Categorize systems
10. How often should incident response plans be tested? → Regularly tested
11. What is the role of continuous compliance monitoring? → Ensures ongoing security
12. Why is timely incident detection critical? → Minimizes damage and speeds recovery
13. In Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace? → Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
14. Which regulatory requirement is UNIVERSAL across all Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified practice settings? → Maintaining current certification and continuing education
15. Which FedRAMP template must CSPs use to document how privacy controls are addressed within their cloud offering? → Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA)
16. What is a key component of risk mitigation? → Implementing controls
17. In Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace? → Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
18. Which approach is MOST important for FedRAMP professionals when applying technical procedures? → Adhering to established protocols while adapting to specific conditions
19. In Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified practice, what is the CORRECT sequence when performing a technical procedure? → Plan, prepare, execute, verify, and document
20. When conducting a risk assessment for FedRAMP operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority? → Probability and severity of potential harm
21. When conducting a risk assessment for FedRAMP operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority? → Probability and severity of potential harm
22. Under FedRAMP, which control specifically requires the use of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to track security weaknesses? → CA-5: Plan of Action and Milestones
23. Which NIST publication provides the core security control catalog used as the foundation for FedRAMP security requirements? → NIST SP 800-53
24. What is the importance of compliance in cloud governance? → Meets legal and regulatory needs
25. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL FedRAMP certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
26. What is the maximum acceptable risk level for a cloud system to receive a FedRAMP High baseline authorization? → No unmitigated critical or high risks; moderate risks must be accepted
27. What is the minimum frequency FedRAMP Moderate baseline requires for vulnerability scanning of operating systems? → Monthly
28. What distinguishes a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Certified certified professional from a non-certified practitioner? → Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks
29. Which factor MOST significantly affects the quality of technical outcomes in FedRAMP practice? → The practitioner's training, preparation, and attention to detail
30. What does the NIST SP 800-53 SA-9 control primarily address? → External information system services and supply chain risk