Understanding the Definition of an Agreement in the CMMC-AB Code of Professional ConductTheCMMC- AB Code of Professional Conductdefines anagreementasany contract between two legal entities. This includes:
#Contracts between an OSC and a C3PAOfor CMMC assessments.
#Service agreements between cybersecurity providers and defense contractors.
#Any formal, legally binding arrangement related to CMMC compliance.
A). Union # Incorrect
Auniontypically refers to anorganization representing workersand is not used to describe acontractual relationship.
B). Accord # Incorrect
While anaccordcan mean an agreement, it isnot the standard legal term for a binding contractin CMMC documentation.
C). Alliance # Incorrect
Analliancerefers to astrategic partnership, but does not necessarily imply alegally binding contract.
D). Agreement # Correct
TheCMMC-AB Code of Professional Conductdefines anagreementas anylegally binding contract between two entities.
Why is the Correct Answer "D. Agreement"?
CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct
Defines"Agreement"as alegally binding contract between two parties.
CMMC-AB Licensed Training and Assessment Provider Guidelines
Requires that all engagementsbe governed by a formal agreement (contract) between the parties.
DFARS and CMMC Certification Contracts
States thatOSC-C3PAO relationships must be formalized through a legal agreement.
CMMC 2.0 References Supporting This Answer