The CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) defines the logical order:
* After collecting and examining evidence, the next step is to determine and record initial practice scores (MET, NOT MET, or NA).
* Only after practice scoring is completed are findings validated and aggregated into final recommended results.
Extract:
"Following evidence collection and review, assessors determine and record the practice status (MET/NOT MET/NA) before compiling results into final recommendations." Reference: CMMC Assessment Process (CAP), Phase 2.

* Applicable Requirement: IR.L2-3.6.1 - "Establish an operational incident-handling capability for organizational systems that includes preparation, detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and user response activities."
* Validation Expectation: For this practice, the CCA must confirm that the OSC:
* Tracks incidents consistently,
* Documents incident details (who, what, when, where, and how), and
* Maintains incident records to support analysis and corrective action.
* Why A is Correct: Tracking and documenting incidents demonstrates that the OSC has an operational incident-handling capability and provides objective evidence of detection, response, and lessons learned.
Why Other Options Are Insufficient:
* B (Sources configured/tuned): Helpful for detection, but not sufficient by itself.
* C (Law enforcement notified): This may occur in certain cases, but it is not required by CMMC Level 2.
* D (Forensics): Deep forensic investigation may be useful, but CMMC requires incident response capability, not mandatory forensic-level activities.
References (CCA Official Sources):
* NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 - IR.L2-3.6.1
* NIST SP 800-171A - IR.L2-3.6.1 Assessment Objectives (tracking, documenting, handling incidents)
* CMMC Assessment Guide - Level 2 - Incident Reporting

The requirement of least privilege mandates that users be granted only the access necessary to perform their duties. Assessors confirm compliance by reviewing user access lists, ensuring privileged access is limited, documented, and assigned only where required.
Exact Extracts:
* AC.L2-3.1.5: "Employ the principle of least privilege, including for specific security functions and privileged accounts."
* Assessment Guide: "Evidence includes user access lists, role-based access assignments, and documentation of privileged accounts."
* NIST SP 800-171A Objective: "Examine system access lists, rights, and permissions for least privilege." Why other options are not correct:
* A (Authentication policy): Pertains to verifying identity, not enforcing least privilege.
* B (System configurations): Provide technical settings, but access lists are the primary evidence for least privilege.
* D (Terminated employees list): Tied to AC.L2-3.1.2 (Access enforcement) and AC.L2-3.1.7 (Account management), not least privilege.
References:
CMMC Assessment Guide - Level 2, Version 2.13: AC.L2-3.1.5 (pp. 17-19).
NIST SP 800-171A: Assessment procedures for least privilege.

Comprehensive and Detailed in Depth Explanation:
The CoPC prohibits offering suggestions during assessments to maintain objectivity, making Option A correct. Options B, C, and D involve inappropriate actions per CoPC.
Extract from Official Document (CoPC):
* Paragraph 3.3(6) - Proper Use of Methods (pg. 7):"Do not provide guidance or assistance to OSC personnel during the assessment." References:
CMMC Code of Professional Conduct, Paragraph 3.3(6).

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
MA.L2-3.7.4 requires "inspecting media for malicious code prior to maintenance and handling incidents appropriately." The .exe suggests a security incident, and CMMC mandates following the incident response plan (IR.L2-3.6.1) for investigation and containment (C). Immediate FBI reporting (A) skips internal process, decommissioning (B) is premature, and sandboxing alone (D) ignores broader response needs.
Extract from Official CMMC Documentation:
* CMMC Assessment Guide Level 2 (v2.0), MA.L2-3.7.4: "Handle malicious code per incident response plan."
* NIST SP 800-171A, 3.7.4: "Follow IR procedures for identified incidents." Resources:
* https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/AG_Level2_MasterV2.
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