Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Professional (CCP) Practice Exam

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What is the appropriate action for practices that do not apply to a contractor?

  1. They should be ignored in the assessment

  2. They should be marked as "Not Applicable" with an explanation

  3. They will be evaluated later in the process

  4. They must be completed regardless of applicability

The correct answer is: They should be marked as "Not Applicable" with an explanation

Marking practices that do not apply to a contractor as "Not Applicable" with an explanation is the appropriate action because it acknowledges the specific context of the organization's operations and needs. This approach ensures that the assessment remains relevant and focused on the actual risks and requirements that pertain to the contractor's scope of work. Providing an explanation helps to clarify why certain practices are excluded, which enhances transparency and understanding during the assessment process. It also allows assessors and stakeholders to have a clear picture of the contractor's compliance posture without creating unnecessary confusion about irrelevant practices. This method maintains integrity in the assessment while respecting the unique circumstances of the contractor.