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The four phases of the CMMC Assessment Process

CAP v2.0 defines four phases: Phase 1 Conduct the Pre-Assessment, Phase 2 Assess Conformity to Security Requirements, Phase 3 Complete and Report Assessment Results, and Phase 4 Issue Certificate and Closeout POA&M.

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Name the four phases of the CMMC Assessment Process.

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1. How many phases does the CMMC Assessment Process define, and what is the first?
2. In which phase is the certificate issued and any POA&M closed out?
3. Reporting assessment results falls within which phase?

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Source: ISACA CCA/CCP Exam Candidate Guide

Last checked against the source: 2026-09-22