Understanding the Definition of an Agreement in the CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct
TheCMMC-AB Code of Professional Conductdefines anagreementasany contract between two legal entities. This includes:
✔Contracts between an OSC and a C3PAOfor CMMC assessments.
✔Service agreements between cybersecurity providers and defense contractors.
✔Any formal, legally binding arrangement related to CMMC compliance.
Why is the Correct Answer "D. Agreement"?
A. Union → Incorrect
Auniontypically refers to anorganization representing workersand is not used to describe acontractual relationship.
B. Accord → Incorrect
While anaccordcan mean an agreement, it isnot the standard legal term for a binding contractin CMMC documentation.
C. Alliance → Incorrect
Analliancerefers to astrategic partnership, but does not necessarily imply alegally binding contract.
D. Agreement → Correct
TheCMMC-AB Code of Professional Conductdefines anagreementas anylegally binding contract between two entities.
CMMC 2.0 References Supporting This Answer:
CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct
Defines"Agreement"as alegally binding contract between two parties.
CMMC-AB Licensed Training and Assessment Provider Guidelines
Requires that all engagementsbe governed by a formal agreement (contract) between the parties.
DFARS and CMMC Certification Contracts
States thatOSC-C3PAO relationships must be formalized through a legal agreement.
