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Cyber AB CMMC-CCP Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	CMMC Governance and Source Documents: This section of the exam measures the capabilities of legal or compliance advisors, covering key regulatory frameworks that govern cybersecurity compliance. Topics include Federal Contract Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, the role of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, FAR, and the structure and requirements of CMMC v2.0, including self-assessments and certification levels.
Topic 2	CMMC Assessment Process (CAP): This section of the exam measures the planning and execution skills of audit and assessment professionals, covering the end-to-end CMMC Assessment Process. This includes planning, executing, documenting, reporting assessments, and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in alignment with DoD and CMMC-AB methodology.
Topic 3	Scoping: This section of the exam measures the analytical skills of cybersecurity practitioners, highlighting their ability to properly define assessment scope. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of identifying and classifying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) assets, recognizing the difference between in-scope, out-of-scope, and specialized assets, and applying logical and physical separation techniques to determine accurate scoping for assessments
Topic 4	CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct (Ethics): This section of the exam measures the integrity of cybersecurity professionals by evaluating their understanding of the CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct. It emphasizes ethical responsibilities, including confidentiality, objectivity, professionalism, conflict-of-interest avoidance, and respect for intellectual property, ensuring candidates can uphold ethical standards throughout their CMMC-related duties.

NO.51 Who is responsible for ensuring that subcontractors have a valid CMMC Certification?

CMMC-AB

OUSD A&S

DoD agency or client

Contractor organization

NO.52 An OSC receives an email with “CUI//SP-PRVCY//FED Only” in the body of the message Which organization’s website should the OSC go to identify what this marking means?

NARA

CMMC-AB

DoD Contractors FAQ page

DoD 239.7601 Definitions page

NO.53 A Lead Assessor has been assigned to a CMMC Assessment During the assessment, one of the assessors approaches with a signed policy. There is one signatory, and that person has since left the company.
Subsequently, another person was hired into that position but has not signed the document. Is this document valid?

The signatory is the authority to implement and enforce the policy, and since that person is no longer with the company, the policy is not valid.

More research on the company policy of creating, implementing, and enforcing policies is needed. If the company has a policy identifying the authority as with the position or person, then the policy is valid.

The signatory does not validate or invalidate the policy. For the purpose of this assessment, ensuring that the policy is current and is being implemented by the individuals who are performing the work is sufficient.

The authority to implement and enforce lies with the position, not the person. As long as that position’s authority and responsibilities have not been removed from implementing that domain, it is still a valid policy.

In the context of a CMMC Level 2 Assessment, assessors must evaluate the “Institutionalization” of practices, which includes the review of Policies. The validity of a policy document depends on the Organization Seeking Certification (OSC)’s internal governance and administrative procedures.
Internal Governance (The “Why”): CMMC does not dictate exactlyhowa company must authorize its policies (e.g., whether a signature must be refreshed immediately upon a personnel change). Instead, the assessor must verify if the document is considered “active” and “authoritative” by the OSC’s own standards.
The Role of the Assessor: As per the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and CCP training materials, an assessor cannot unilaterally declare a policy invalid simply because a signatory has left. The assessor must perform “more research” (typically through Interviews or examining Supplemental Documents) to determine the OSC’s internal rules for policy management.
If the OSC’s “Policy on Policies” states that a signature is tied to the individual, the document may be expired.
If the OSC’s rules state that the authority is tied to the role/position (which is common in most corporate governance), the policy remains in effect until it is formally rescinded or updated.
Distinction from other options:
Option A is too restrictive; it assumes a universal rule that doesn’t exist in the CMMC framework.
Option C is incorrect because a signatory (or formal approval)isoften what gives a policy its “authoritative” status in an audit; ignoring it would be a failure of the Examine method.
Option D is a common business assumption, but an assessor must verify this via the OSC’s own procedures rather than assuming it is true for every company.
Reference Documents:
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0: Section on “Examine” methods and evaluating evidence integrity.
NIST SP 800-171A: Discussion on “Organizational Policies” as assessment objects and the requirement for policies to be “established and maintained.” CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide: Clarifies that policies must be “formally documented” and “representative of organizational requirements.”

NO.54 As part of CMMC 2.0, the change to Level 1 Self-Assessments supports “reduced assessment costs” allows all companies at Level 1 (Foundational) to:

to conduct self-assessments.

opt out of CMMC Assessments.

have assessment costs reimbursed by the DoD.

pay no more than $500.00 for their annual assessment.

NO.55 A Lead Assessor is planning an assessment and scheduling the test activities. Who MUST perform tests to obtain evidence?

OSC personnel who normally perform that work as the CCP observes

Military personnel and the CCP and/or Lead Assessor to test the adequacy of the written procedure(s)

Military personnel assigned to the contractor for that contract to ensure the confidentiality of the CUI

OSC personnel who do not ordinarily perform that work to evaluate the accuracy of the written procedure(s)

Understanding Who Must Perform Tests in a CMMC Assessment
During aCMMC Level 2 Assessment, assessorsmust observe operational activities and security practicesto verify compliance. This process involves:
#Testing security controls and proceduresas part of the assessment.
#Observation of standard work practicesto ensure controls are properly implemented.
#Using operational personnel (OSC employees) who regularly perform the taskto ensure realistic assessment conditions.
Who Performs Tests?
Operational personnel (OSC employees) must conduct the actual work while assessors observe.
Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) or Lead Assessorsoversee and document the testing process.
Why is the Correct Answer “A” (OSC personnel who normally perform that work as the CCP observes)?
A). OSC personnel who normally perform that work as the CCP observes # Correct CMMC assessments require actual users (OSC personnel) to perform their regular duties while assessors observeto verify security practices.
B). Military personnel and the CCP and/or Lead Assessor to test the adequacy of the written procedure(s) # Incorrect Military personnel are not responsible for testing contractor security controls.
Assessors observe and evaluate but do not perform testing themselves.
C). Military personnel assigned to the contractor for that contract to ensure the confidentiality of the CUI # Incorrect Military personnel do not perform the testing.
The contractor (OSC) is responsible for implementing and demonstrating security controls.
D). OSC personnel who do not ordinarily perform that work to evaluate the accuracy of the written procedure (s) # Incorrect Personnel unfamiliar with the job should not be used for testing.
Theassessment must reflect real-world conditions, so theactual employees who perform the work must demonstrate the process.
CMMC 2.0 References Supporting This Answer:
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Document
Specifies thatassessments must observe real operational activities to determine compliance.
CMMC-AB Assessment Methodology
Requirestesting of security controls in a realistic operational environment, meaning actual OSC personnel must perform the tasks.
NIST SP 800-171A (Assessment Procedures for NIST SP 800-171)
Specifies thatinterviews and observations should be conducted with personnel who regularly perform the work.

NO.56 What type of criteria is used to answer the question ” Does the Assessment Team have the right evidence? “

Adequacy criteria

Objectivity criteria

Sufficiency criteria

Subjectivity criteria

According to the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP), specifically during the Phase 3: Conduct Assessment (Evidence Collection and Verification), the Assessment Team must evaluate all collected artifacts, interview notes, and test results against two primary dimensions: Adequacy and Sufficiency.
Adequacy (The ” Right ” Evidence): This criterion focuses on the quality, relevance, and validity of the evidence. It addresses whether the evidence actually maps to the specific CMMC practice being assessed and whether it is authoritative (e.g., signed, current, and from a trusted source). If an assessor asks, ” Is this therightpiece of information to prove this practice is met? ” they are testing for Adequacy.
Sufficiency (The ” Enough ” Evidence): This criterion focuses on the quantity and scope of the evidence. It addresses whether the Assessment Team has collected enough data points (across the required number of assets and using the required methods of Examine, Interview, and Test) to reach a confident conclusion. If an assessor asks, ” Do I haveenoughexamples of this practice in action across the entire enclave? ” they are testing for Sufficiency.
Why other options are incorrect:
B and D (Objectivity/Subjectivity): While assessors must remain objective, these are not the formal ” criteria
” used to categorize the evidence collection quality within the CAP framework.
C (Sufficiency): As noted above, Sufficiency is about theamountof evidence, not whether it is thecorrect type (the ” right ” evidence).
Reference Documents:
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0: Section 3.4, ” Collect and Verify Evidence, ” which explicitly defines the requirement for evidence to be both adequate and sufficient.
CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide: Guidance on the application of the Examine, Interview, and Test (E-I-T) methods to ensure evidence quality.
NIST SP 800-171A: The foundation for CMMC assessment procedures, which emphasizes the need for relevant (adequate) evidence to support findings.

NO.57 The CMMC Level 2 assessment methods include examination and can include:

documents, mechanisms, or activities.

specific hardware, software, or firmware safeguards employed within a system.

policies, procedures, security plans, penetration tests, and security requirements.

observation of system backup operations, exercising a contingency plan, and monitoring network traffic.

NO.58 Which example represents a Specialized Asset?

SOCs

Hosted VPN services

Consultants who provide cybersecurity services

All property owned or leased by the government

NO.59 An organization that manufactures night vision cameras is looking for help to address the gaps identified in physical access control systems. Which certified individual should they approach for implementation support?

CCA of the C3PAO performing the assessment

RP of an organization not part of the assessment

Practitioner of the organization performing the assessment LTP

DoD Contract Official of the organization performing the assessment

NO.60 The Advanced Level in CMMC will contain Access Control {AC) practices from:

Level 1.

Level 3.

Levels 1 and 2.

Levels 1,2, and 3.

NO.61 What is DFARS clause 252.204-7012 required for?

All DoD solicitations and contracts

Solicitations and contracts that use FAR part 12 procedures

Procurements solely for the acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf

Commercial off-the-shelf sold in the marketplace without modifications

NO.62 Which term describes the prevention of damage to. protection of, and restoration of computers and electronic communications systems/services, including information contained therein, to ensure its availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and nonrepudiation?

Cybersecurity

Data security

Network security

Information security

NO.63 Which statement BEST describes a LTP?

Creates DoD-licensed training

Instructs a curriculum approved by CMMC-AB

May market itself as a CMMC-AB Licensed Provider for testing

Delivers training using some CMMC body of knowledge objectives

NO.64 Which standard of assessment do all C3PAO organizations execute an assessment methodology based on?

ISO 27001

NISTSP800-53A

CMMC Assessment Process

Government Accountability Office Yellow Book

NO.65 In the CMMC Model, how many practices are included in Level 1?

15 practices

17 practices

72 practices

110 practices

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) 2.0 Level 1 is designed to protectFederal Contract Information (FCI)and consists of17 foundational cybersecurity practices. These practices are directly derived fromFAR 52.204-21(Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems), which outlines minimum security requirements for contractors handling FCI.
Breakdown of CMMC Level 1 PracticesThe17 practicesin Level 1 focus on basic cybersecurity hygiene and fall under the following6 domains:
Access Control (AC)- 4 practices
AC.L1-3.1.1: Limit system access to authorized users
AC.L1-3.1.2: Limit user access to authorized transactions and functions AC.L1-3.1.20: Verify and control connections to external systems AC.L1-3.1.22: Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible systems Identification and Authentication (IA)- 2 practices IA.L1-3.5.1: Identify and authenticate system users IA.L1-3.5.2: Use multifactor authentication for local and network access Media Protection (MP)- 1 practice MP.L1-3.8.3: Sanitize media before disposal or reuse Physical Protection (PE)- 4 practices PE.L1-3.10.1: Limit physical access to systems containing FCI PE.L1-3.10.3: Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity PE.L1-3.10.4: Maintain audit logs of physical access PE.L1-3.10.5: Control and manage physical access devices System and Communications Protection (SC)- 2 practices SC.L1-3.13.1: Monitor and control communications at system boundaries SC.L1-3.13.5: Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components System and Information Integrity (SI)- 4 practices SI.L1-3.14.1: Identify, report, and correct system flaws in a timely manner SI.L1-3.14.2: Provide protection from malicious code at designated locations SI.L1-3.14.4: Update malicious code protection mechanisms periodically SI.L1-3.14.5: Perform scans of system components and real-time file scans Official Reference from CMMC 2.0 DocumentationThe 17 practices forCMMC Level 1are explicitly listed in theCMMC 2.0 Appendices and Assessment Guide for Level 1, as well as in theFAR 52.204-21 requirements.
These practices representbasic safeguarding measuresthat all DoD contractors handlingFCImust implement.
#CMMC 2.0 Level 1 Summary:
Focus:Basic safeguarding of FCI
Total Practices:17
Derived From:FAR 52.204-21
Assessment Type:Self-assessment (annual)
Final Verification and ConclusionThe correct answer isB. 17 practicesas verified from theCMMC 2.0 official documentsandFAR 52.204-21 requirements.

NO.66 Ethics is a shared responsibility between:

DoD and CMMC-AB.

OSC and sponsors.

CMMC-AB and members of the CMMC Ecosystem.

members of the CMMC Ecosystem and Lead Assessors.

NO.67 A Level 2 Assessment of an OSC is winding down and the final results are being prepared to present to the OSC. When should the final results be delivered to the OSC?

At the end of every day of the assessment

Daily and during a final separately scheduled review

Either at the final Daily Checkpoint, or during a separately scheduled findings and recommendation review

Either after approval from the C3PAO. or during a separately scheduled final recommended findings review

Understanding the Reporting Process in a CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Assessment
ACMMC Level 2 Assessmentconducted by aCertified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)follows a structured approach to gathering evidence, evaluating compliance, and reporting findings to theOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC). The reporting process is outlined in theCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide, which specifies how findings should be communicated.
Assessment Communication Structure
Daily Checkpoints:
Throughout the assessment, the assessor team holdsdaily checkpoint meetingswith the OSC to provide updates on progress, observations, and preliminary findings.
These checkpoints help ensure transparency and allow the OSC to address minor issues as they arise.
Final Results Delivery:
Thefinal assessment resultsare typically shared during thefinal daily checkpointOR in aseparately scheduled findings and recommendations reviewmeeting.
This ensures that the OSC receives a structured and complete summary of the assessment findings before the official report is submitted.
Why Option C is Correct
TheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide, Section 4.5clearly states that assessment findings should be presentedeither at the last daily checkpoint or during a separately scheduled final review.
This aligns with best practices formaintaining transparency and ensuring the OSC has clarity on their assessment resultsbefore the final report submission.
Option A (End of every day)is incorrect because while assessors do provide updates, they do not deliver the ” final results ” daily.
Option B (Daily and a separate final review)is misleading, as the CAP Guide allows assessors tochoosebetween the final daily checkpoint OR a separate findings review-not both.
Option D (After C3PAO approval)is incorrect because theC3PAO does not approve findings before they are communicated to the OSC. The assessment team directly presents the results first.
Official CMMC Documentation References
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide, Section 4.5: Reporting and Findings Communication CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Assessment Process Overview CMMC Assessment Final Report Guidelines Final Verification Based on officialCMMC 2.0 documentation, thefinal assessment results should be presented to the OSC either at the last daily checkpoint or in a separately scheduled review session, making Option C the correct answer.

NO.68 The Lead Assessor interviews a network security specialist of an OSC. The incident monitoring report for the month shows that no security incidents were reported from OSC’s external SOC service provider. This is provided as evidence for RA.L2-3.11.2: Scan for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified. Based on this information, the Lead Assessor should conclude that the evidence is:

inadequate because it is irrelevant to the practice.

adequate because it fits well for expected artifacts.

adequate because no security incidents were reported.

inadequate because the OSC’s service provider should be interviewed.

Understanding RA.L2-3.11.2: Vulnerability ScanningTheRA.L2-3.11.2practice requires organizations to:
#Regularly scan for vulnerabilitiesin systems and applications.
#Perform scans when new vulnerabilities are identified.
#Use vulnerability scanning tools or servicesto proactively detect security weaknesses.
Anincident monitoring reporttrackssecurity incidents, notvulnerability scanning activities.
Vulnerability scanning reportsshould include:#A list of vulnerabilities detected.#Remediation actions taken.
#Scan frequency and schedule.
Theabsence of reported security incidentsdoesnotconfirm that vulnerability scans were performed.
Why Is an Incident Monitoring Report Irrelevant?
A). Inadequate because it is irrelevant to the practice # Correct
Alack of reported security incidents does not confirm that vulnerability scanning was performed.
B). Adequate because it fits well for expected artifacts # Incorrect
Incident monitoring reportsare not expected artifactsfor this control.Vulnerability scan reportsare required instead.
C). Adequate because no security incidents were reported # Incorrect
The absence of incidents does not mean the OSC is performing vulnerability scanning. This isnot valid evidence.
D). Inadequate because the OSC’s service provider should be interviewed # Incorrect While interviewing the provider may be useful, themain issue is that the provided evidence is irrelevant.
Thecorrect evidence (vulnerability scan reports) is missing.
Why is the Correct Answer “A. Inadequate because it is irrelevant to the practice”?
NIST SP 800-171 (Requirement 3.11.2 – Vulnerability Scanning)
Defines the requirement toscan for vulnerabilities periodically and when new threats emerge.
CMMC Assessment Guide for Level 2
Specifies that evidence for RA.L2-3.11.2 should includevulnerability scan reports, not incident monitoring reports.
CMMC 2.0 Model Overview
Confirms that organizationsmust proactively identify vulnerabilities through scanning, not just rely on incident detection.
CMMC 2.0 References Supporting This Answer.

NO.69 Before submitting the assessment package to the Lead Assessor for final review, a CCP decides to review the Media Protection (MP) Level 1 practice evidence to ensure that all media containing FCI are sanitized or destroyed before disposal or release for reuse. After a thorough review, the CCP tells the Lead Assessor that all supporting documents fully reflect the performance of the practice and should be accepted because the evidence is:

official.

adequate.

compliant.

subjective.

CMMC Level 1 includes 17 practices derived fromFAR 52.204-21. Among them, theMedia Protection (MP) practicerequires organizations to ensure thatmedia containing FCI is sanitized or destroyed before disposal or release for reuseto prevent unauthorized access.
This requirement ensures that any storage devices, hard drives, USBs, or physical documents containingFederal Contract Information (FCI)areproperly disposed of or sanitizedto prevent data leakage.
The evidence collected for this practice should demonstrate that an organization has established and followed propermedia sanitization or destruction procedures.
Why the Correct Answer is “B. Adequate”?
TheCMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guideoutlines that for an assessment to be considered complete, all submitted evidence must meet the standard ofadequacybefore it is accepted by the Lead Assessor.
Definition of “Adequate” Evidence in CMMC:
Evidence isadequatewhen itfully demonstrates that a practice has been performed as requiredby CMMC guidelines.
TheLead Assessorevaluates whether the submitted documentation meets the CMMC 2.0 Level 1 requirements.
If the evidenceaccurately and completely demonstrates the sanitization or destruction of media containing FCI, then it meets the standard ofadequacy.
Why Not the Other Options?
A). Official- While the evidence may come from an official source, the CMMCdoes not require evidence to be
“official”, only that it beadequateto confirm compliance.
C). Compliant- Compliance is the final result of an assessment, but before compliance is determined, the evidence must first beadequatefor evaluation.
D). Subjective- CMMC evidence isobjective, meaning it should be based on verifiable documents, policies, logs, and procedures-not opinions or interpretations.
Relevant CMMC 2.0 References:
CMMC 2.0 Scoping Guide (Nov 2021)- Specifies that Media Protection (MP) at Level 1 applies only to assets that process, store, or transmit FCI.
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide- Definesadequate evidenceas documentation that completely and clearly supports the implementation of a required security practice.
FAR 52.204-21- The source of the Level 1 requirements, which includessanitization and destruction of media containing FCI.
Final Justification:
The CCP’s statement that the evidence”fully reflects the performance of the practice”aligns with the definition ofadequate evidenceunder CMMC. Since adequacy is the key standard used before final compliance decisions are made, the correct answer isB. Adequate.

NO.70 A C3PAO has completed a Limited Practice Deficiency Correction Evaluation following an assessment of an OSC. The Lead Assessor has recommended moving deficiencies to a POA&M. but the OSC will remain on an Interim Certification. What is the MINIMUM number of practices that must be scored as MET to initiate this course of action?

80 practices

88 practices

100 practices

110 practices

NO.71 Which regulation allows for whistleblowers to sue on behalf of the federal government?

NISTSP 800-53

NISTSP 800-171

False Claims Act

Code of Professional Conduct

Understanding the False Claims Act (FCA) and Whistleblower ProtectionsTheFalse Claims Act (FCA) (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733) is aU.S. federal lawthat allowswhistleblowers (also known as “relators”)to sue on behalf of the federal government if they believe a company issubmitting fraudulent claimsfor government funds.
The FCA includes a”qui tam” provision, which:
#Allows private individuals to file lawsuits on behalf of the U.S. government.
#Provides financial rewards to whistleblowersif the lawsuit results in recovered funds.
#Protects whistleblowers from employer retaliation.
In the context ofCMMC and cybersecurity compliance, theFCA has been used to hold companies accountableformisrepresenting their cybersecurity compliancewhen working with federal contracts.
For example:
* If a companyfalsely claimscompliance withCMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or DFARS 252.204-
7012butfails to meet security requirements, it could beliable under the FCA.
* TheDepartment of Justice (DOJ)has pursued cases under theCyber-Fraud Initiative, using theFCA against defense contractorsfor cybersecurity noncompliance.
Thus, the correct answer isC. False Claims Actbecause it specifically allows whistleblowers tosue on behalf of the federal government.
* A. NIST SP 800-53#Incorrect.NIST SP 800-53provides security controls for federal agencies butdoes notcontain whistleblower provisions.
* B. NIST SP 800-171#Incorrect.NIST SP 800-171outlines security requirements for protectingCUI, but itdoes not have legal mechanismsfor whistleblower lawsuits.
* D. Code of Professional Conduct#Incorrect. TheCMMC Code of Professional Conductapplies toC3PAOs and assessorsbut doesnot provide a legal basis for whistleblower lawsuits.
Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect
* False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733)- Establishes whistleblower protections and qui tam lawsuits.
* DOJ Cyber-Fraud Initiative- Uses the FCA to enforce cybersecurity compliance in government contracts.
* DFARS 252.204-7012 & CMMC- Require accurate reporting of cybersecurity compliance, which can lead to FCA violations if misrepresented.
CMMC Official ReferencesThus,option C (False Claims Act) is the correct answeras per official legal guidance.

NO.72 A C3PAO Assessment Plan document captures the names of the interviewees, the facilities that will utilized, along with estimated costs and schedule of the assessment. What part of the assessment plan is this?

Identify resources and schedule.

Select Assessment Team members.

Identify and manage assessment risks.

Select and develop the evidence collection approach.

NO.73 For CMMC Assessments, during Phase 1 of the CMMC Assessment Process, which are responsible for identifying potential conflicts of information?

C3PAO and OSC

OSC and CMMC-AB

CMMC-AB and C3PAO

Lead Assessor and Assessment Team Members

NO.74 Which example represents a Specialized Asset?

SOCs

Hosted VPN services

Consultants who provide cybersecurity services

All property owned or leased by the government

NO.75 An assessment is being conducted at a remote client site. For the duration of the assessment, the client has provided a designated hoteling space in their secure facility which consists of a desk with access to a shared printer. After noticing that the desk does not lock, a locked cabinet is requested but the client does not have one available. At the end of the day, the client provides a printout copy of an important network diagram. The diagram is clearly marked and contains CUI. What should be done NEXT to protect the document?

Take it with them to review in the evening.

Leave it on the desk for review the following day.

Put it in the unlocked desk drawer for review the following morning.

Take a picture with the personal phone before securely shredding it.

In this scenario, the primary concern is the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in an environment that lacks sufficient physical security controls (specifically, a lack of a locked cabinet or drawer).
According to the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and NIST SP 800-171 (specifically the Physical Protection (PE) family), CUI must be protected from unauthorized access at all times.
Responsibility of the Assessor: CMMC Professionals (CCPs and CCAs) are bound by the CMMC Code of Professional Conduct and the C3PAO’s internal security protocols to ensure that any CUI provided by the Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) is handled securely.
Physical Protection (PE.L2-3.10.1 and PE.L2-3.10.2): These practices require that an organization limit physical access to systems and equipment to authorized users and protect the physical facility. If the provided
“hoteling space” does not offer a locked container (like a cabinet) to secure the CUI overnight, leaving it in an unlocked drawer (Option C) or on the desk (Option B) would be a violation of CUI handling requirements and a security risk.
Why Option A is the best “Next” step: In the absence of on-site secure storage, the assessor must maintain positive control of the CUI. Taking the document to a secure location (such as the assessor’s hotel room or person) where they can ensure it remains under their control is the only viable way to prevent unauthorized access by janitorial staff or other unauthorized personnel at the client site overnight.
Why other options are incorrect:
Option B and C: Both fail to protect the CUI from unauthorized access in a non-secure, shared environment.
Option D: Taking a picture of CUI on a personal phone is a major security violation (spillage), as personal devices are generally not authorized to store or process CUI.
Reference Documents:
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0: Section regarding “Assessor Responsibilities for CUI and Proprietary Information.” NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2: Physical Protection (PE) family (3.10.1, 3.10.2).
DoD Instruction 5200.48: “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI),” which specifies that CUI must be protected by at least one physical barrier when not in the direct control of an authorized individual.