Certification and Accreditation (C&A or CnA) Is a Process for Implementing

question 114

Multiple Choice

Certification and Accreditation (C&A or CnA) is a process for implementing information security. It is a systematic procedure for evaluating, describing, testing, and authorizing systems prior to or after a system is in operation. Which of the following statements are true about Certification and Accreditation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

• A) Accreditation is the official management decision given by a senior agency official to authorize operation of an information system.
• B) Accreditation is a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls in an information system.
• C) Certification is the official management decision given by a senior agency official to authorize operation of an information system.
• D) Certification is a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls in an information system.

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