ISACA CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) Practice Exam
ISACA CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) Practice Exam
About the ISACA CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) Practice Exam
The CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification validates foundational knowledge of the CMMC framework, its governance structure, assessment process, scoping requirements, and cybersecurity practice evaluation.
The certification is designed to help learners understand how CMMC applies to organizations within the Defense Industrial Base and how professionals can support organizations in becoming assessment-ready.
Knowledge Gained
- Learn how to interpret CMMC source documents, understand the distinction between Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), evaluate cybersecurity practices, review evidence, understand assessment activities, and determine appropriate assessment scope.
- The CCP credential is particularly useful for professionals entering the CMMC ecosystem, organizations preparing for CMMC compliance, and individuals looking to build a pathway toward becoming a CMMC Certified Assessor.
Why Choose the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)?
CMMC is creating a need for professionals who understand both cybersecurity requirements and the assessment process.
A CCP certification can help you:
- Build a strong foundation in the CMMC framework
- Understand CMMC governance and source documentation
- Develop assessment-ready cybersecurity knowledge
- Learn how CMMC practices are evaluated
- Understand assessment evidence requirements
- Develop skills in CMMC assessment preparation
- Support organizations preparing for CMMC assessments
- Build a pathway toward CMMC Certified Assessor certification
- Strengthen your cybersecurity, compliance, audit and GRC profile
Who Should Take the CCP Course?
The CCP certification can be valuable for:
Defense Industry Professionals
- Professionals working for organizations that need to prepare for CMMC requirements.
IT and Security Managers
- Technology leaders responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity practices.
GRC and Compliance Professionals
- Professionals managing governance, risk and compliance programs.
Cybersecurity Professionals
- Security professionals who want to specialize in CMMC and Defense Industrial Base compliance.
IT Auditors
- Auditors seeking to expand their knowledge of cybersecurity assessments and CMMC requirements.
Aspiring CMMC Assessors
- Professionals planning to progress toward the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credential.
Early-Career Cybersecurity Professionals
- Professionals looking to enter the CMMC and defense cybersecurity compliance space.
Skills Required
Candidates should ideally have a basic understanding of:
- Cybersecurity concepts
- Information technology
- Security controls
- Risk and compliance
- IT governance
- Assessment and audit concepts
- Security documentation
- Evidence collection
- Federal cybersecurity requirements
The certification does not require candidates to already be CMMC assessors. However, the certification application requires candidates to meet specified education or experience requirements.
What You Will Learn?
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Explain the CMMC ecosystem and its key participants
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within the CMMC framework
- Apply professional conduct and ethics requirements
- Distinguish between FCI and CUI
- Navigate CMMC governance and source documents
- Understand CMMC model structure and cybersecurity practices
- Evaluate implementation of applicable CMMC practices
- Assess the quality and sufficiency of evidence
- Understand the CMMC Assessment Process
- Support assessment planning and preparation
- Understand assessment team responsibilities
- Understand assessment reporting activities
- Understand POA&M evaluation requirements
- Apply high-level CMMC scoping principles
- Determine appropriate scope for FCI assets
Detailed CCP Course Outline
The current CCP examination is organized into six job-practice domains.
DOMAIN 1 – CMMC Ecosystem (5%)
A—Identify and compare roles/responsibilities/requirements of authorities across the CMMC ecosystem.
DOMAIN 2 – CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct (Ethics) (5%)
A—Identify and apply knowledge of the guiding principles and practices of the CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct (CoPC)/ISO/IEC/DOW requirements.
DOMAIN 3 – CMMC Governance and Source Documents (15%)
A—Demonstrate understanding of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal unclassified networks.
B—Determine the appropriate roles/responsibilities/authority for FCI and CUI.
C—Demonstrate understanding of the CMMC source and supplementary documents.
DOMAIN 4 – CMMC Model Construct and Implementation Evaluation (35%)
A—Given a scenario, apply the appropriate CMMC source documents as an aid to evaluate the implementation/review of CMMC practices. (At a minimum CCP candidate must be evaluated on CMMC L1 Practices during CCP exam.)
B—Apply knowledge of the CMMC assessment criteria and methodology to the appropriate CMMC practices.
C—Analyze the adequacy/sufficiency around the location/collection/quality/usage of evidence.
DOMAIN 5 – CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) (25%)
A—Choose the appropriate roles of the CCP in the CMMC Assessment Process when developing the assessment plan (Phase 1 Plan and Prepare Assessment).
B—Apply CMMC Assessment Process requirements pertaining to the role of the CCP as an Assessment Team Member while conducting a CMMC assessment (Phase 2 Conduct Assessment).
C—Demonstrate comprehension of the CCP role in the preparation of assessment report (Phase 3 Report Assessment Results).
D—Demonstrate comprehension of the CCP role in the process of evaluating outstanding assessment issues on plan of action and milestones (POA&M) (Phase 4 Evaluation of Outstanding Assessment POA&M Items).
E—Given a scenario, determine the appropriate phases/steps to assist in the reparation/conducting/reporting on a CMMC Level 2 Assessment.
DOMAIN 6 – Scoping (15%)
A—Understand CMMC high-level scoping as described in the CMMC Assessment Process.
B—Given a scenario, analyze the organization environment to generate an appropriate scope for FCI Assets.
CCP Exam Details
- Total Questions: 170
- Examination Type: Computer-based
- Testing Provider: PSI
- Test Centers: Authorized PSI testing centers globally
- Remote Testing: Available through remote proctoring
- Exam Eligibility Period: 6 months
ISACA states that CCP examinations are administered through authorized PSI testing centers or remote proctoring. Candidates can register continuously, and appointments may be available as early as 48 hours after payment, subject to availability.
CCP Certification Requirements
Passing the examination is only one part of obtaining the CCP certification. Candidates must:
1. Complete Mandatory CCP Training
- Candidates must complete the required CCP training through an approved training provider before earning the certification.
2. Pass the CCP Examination
- Successfully complete the 170-question CCP examination.
3. Meet Education or Experience Requirements
Candidates must have either:
- A college degree in a cyber or information technology field, or
- At least two years of related education experience, or
- At least two years of related experience, including military experience, in cybersecurity, information technology, or assessment.
4. Complete the Certification Application
- Submit the certification application and pay the applicable US$200 application processing fee.
5. Complete the Required Background Investigation
- Candidates must attain a positively adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation by the Department of War.
6. Meet Professional Requirements
- CCP holders must adhere to applicable professional ethics and continuing professional education requirements.
CCP Certification Process
- Step 1: Complete CCP Training - Complete the mandatory training through an approved training provider.
- Step 2: Prepare for the Exam - Study the six CCP domains and practice applying CMMC requirements to realistic scenarios.
- Step 3: Register and Take the Exam - Register with ISACA and schedule your examination through PSI.
- Step 4: Apply for Certification - After successfully completing the examination and meeting the applicable requirements, submit your CCP certification application.
Step 5: Complete Background Requirements
- Meet the required Tier 3 background investigation requirement.
Step 6: Maintain Your Certification
- Meet continuing professional education and other ongoing certification requirements.
Career Opportunities
CCP certification can support career development in:
- CMMC Compliance
- Cybersecurity Governance
- IT Security
- Risk and Compliance
- Security Assessment
- GRC
- IT Audit
- Defense Industry Cybersecurity
- CMMC Consulting
- Cybersecurity Assessment Support
Potential job titles include:
CMMC Certified Professional | CMMC Compliance Specialist | Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst | GRC Analyst | Cybersecurity Analyst | IT Security Specialist | CMMC Consultant | Security Assessment Analyst
