CMMC Level 1 · DefinitionSEC / DEF

Definition

Assessment Objective

A CMMC Level 1 term.

Definition

An assessment objective is a discrete, testable statement that must be determined to assess a requirement. Level 1 has 59 assessment objectives, drawn from NIST SP 800-171A, across the 15 requirements.

Each of the fifteen requirements breaks down into one or more objectives. You determine each objective, and together they decide whether the requirement is MET.

Term identity

Term
Assessment Objective
Framework
CMMC · Level 1
Authority
NIST SP 800-171A

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