While conducting a Level 2 Assessment, the Assessment Team begins reviewing assessment objects.

Applicable Requirement (CAP – Evidence Validity): Evidence must be relevant, reliable, and timely. Artifacts from separate entities or outdated sources require extra scrutiny.

Why D is Correct: The least reliable evidence is old (18 months) and produced by individuals not part of the OSC entity being assessed. Such artifacts require the most verification to determine applicability.

Why Other Options Are Insufficient:

A: Strongest evidence (current and from OSC staff).

B: Outdated, but still from OSC staff (more reliable than outside entity).

C: Current, but external (still stronger than outdated + external).

References (CCA Official Sources):

CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) v1.0 — Evidence Collection and Reliability Criteria

CMMC Assessment Guide – Level 2 — Acceptable Evidence

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