What Happens in Phase 4 of the CMMC Assessment Process?Phase 4 of theCMMC Assessment Process (CAP)is theFinal Reporting and Decision Phase. During this phase, theLead Assessormust:
* Review all assessment findings
* Determine the Organization Seeking Certification's (OSC) eligibility for certification
* Make a recommendation to the C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization)
* Ensure that the OSC hasmet the required practices and processes.
* Confirm that anydeficiencieshave been corrected or appropriately documented.
* Recommendwhether the OSC is eligible for certificationbased on assessment results.
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Assessor in Phase 4:Since theLead Assessor must determine and recommend the OSC's eligibilityto the C3PAO, the correct answer isB. Eligibility.
* A. Ability#Incorrect. While assessing an OSC's ability to meet CMMC requirements is part of the process, the final determination in Phase 4 is abouteligibilityfor certification.
* C. Capability#Incorrect. Capability refers to an organization'stechnical and operational readiness. The Lead Assessor is making a recommendation oneligibility, not just capability.
* D. Suitability#Incorrect. Suitability is not a defined term in theCMMC CAP processfor final assessment recommendations. The correct term iseligibility.
Why the Other Answers Are Incorrect
* CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Document- Specifies that the Lead Assessor must determine and recommend theeligibilityof the OSC in Phase 4.
* CMMC 2.0 Model- Defines the assessment process, including certification decision-making.
CMMC Official ReferencesThus,option B (Eligibility) is the correct answer, as per official CMMC guidance.