Exam CMMC-CCP Topic 2 Question 152 Discussion

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework categorizes assets based on their interaction with Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In a CMMC Level 1 self-assessment, assets are classified based on whether they process, store, or transmit FCI.
* FCI Assets- These assets process, store, or transmit FCI and must meet CMMC Level 1 security requirements (17 practices from FAR 52.204-21).
* CUI Assets- These assets handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are subject to CMMC Level 2 requirements, aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
* Specialized Assets- Includes IoT devices, Operational Technology (OT), Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), and test equipment. These are often categorized separately due to their specific cybersecurity requirements.
* Out-of-Scope Assets- Assets that do not process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI. These do not require compliance with CMMC practices.
* Government-Issued Assets- These are assets provided by the government for contract-specific purposes, often requiring compliance based on government policies.
* The question specifies that the identified assetdoes not process, store, or transmit FCI.
* According to CMMC 2.0 guidelines,only assets that handle FCI or CUI are subject to security controls.
* Assets that are physically located within an OSC's facility but do not interact with FCI or CUI fall into the"Out-of-Scope Assets"category.
* These assets do not require CMMC-specific cybersecurity controls, as they have no impact on the security of FCI or CUI.
* CMMC Scoping Guide (Nov 2021)- Definesout-of-scope assetsas those that are within an OSC's environment but have no interaction with FCI or CUI.
* CMMC 2.0 Level 1 Guide- Only requires security controls on FCI assets, meaning assets that do not process, store, or transmit FCI are out of scope.
* CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) Guide- Identifies the classification of assets in an OSC's environment to determine compliance requirements.
Asset Categories as per CMMC 2.0:Why the Correct Answer is C. Out-of-Scope Assets?Relevant CMMC 2.0 References:Final Justification:Since the assetdoes not process, store, or transmit FCI, it does not fall under
"FCI Assets" or "Specialized Assets." It is also not a government-issued asset. Therefore, the correct classification under CMMC 2.0 isOut-of-Scope Assets (C).