Who Verifies the Adequacy and Sufficiency of Evidence?In the CMMC assessment process, it is theAssessment Teamthat is responsible for verifying whether thepractices and related componentshave been met for each in-scopeHost Unit, Supporting Organization/Unit, or enclave.
TheCMMC Assessment Teamis composed of certified assessors and led by aCertified CMMC Assessor (CCA). Their primary role is to:
Review evidenceprovided by theOrganization Seeking Certification (OSC).
Determine compliancewith required CMMC practices and processes.
Evaluate the sufficiencyof evidence to confirm that all required practices have been properly implemented.
Document and report findingsto the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB).
Breakdown of Answer ChoicesOption
Description
Correct?
A. OSC (Organization Seeking Certification)
The OSC provides documentation and evidence but doesnotverify its adequacy.
❌Incorrect
B. Assessment Team
✅Responsible for verifying the adequacy and sufficiency of evidence.
✅Correct
C. Authorizing Official
Typically refers to an official responsible for system accreditation underNIST RMF, not CMMC.
❌Incorrect
D. Assessment Official
Not a defined role in the CMMC framework.
❌Incorrect
TheCMMC Assessment Process Guide(CAP) outlines theAssessment Team'sresponsibility in verifying evidence.
TheCMMC Assessment Teamevaluates whether theorganization's cybersecurity practices meet CMMC requirements.
Official Reference from CMMC 2.0 DocumentationFinal Verification and ConclusionThe correct answer isB. Assessment Team, as per CMMC 2.0 documentation and official assessment processes.
