TheCMMC Scoping Guide for Level 2outlines thatCUI assetsinclude systems, applications, and services thatstore, process, or transmitControlled Unclassified Information (CUI). These are the three core functions that defineCUI handlingwithin anOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC).
Step-by-Step Breakdown:✅1. CUI Assets Defined in CMMC
Stored:CUI is saved on hard drives, cloud storage, or databases.
Processed:CUI is actively used, modified, or analyzed by applications and users.
Transmitted:CUI is sent between systems via email, file transfers, or network communication.
✅2. Why the Other Answer Choices Are Incorrect:
(A) Received and transferred❌
Whilereceiving and transferring CUIis part of handling CUI, it does not fully cover all CUI asset responsibilities.
(C) Entered, edited, manipulated, printed, and viewed❌
These arespecific actionswithinprocessingbut do not coverstorage or transmission, which are also required for CMMC scoping.
(D) Located on electronic media, on system component memory, and on paper❌
While CUI can exist inelectronic and physical forms, CMMC scoping focuses onhow CUI is actively managed (stored, processed, transmitted)rather than where it physically resides.
TheCMMC Level 2 Scoping Guideconfirms thatCUI Assets are categorized based on their role in storing, processing, or transmitting CUI.
NIST SP 800-171also defines these three functions as key components of CUI protection.
Final Validation from CMMC Documentation:
