Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) — Question 19

What type of information is NOT intended for public release and is provided by or generated for the government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the government, but not including information provided by the government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments?

Answer options

• A. CDI
• B. CTI
• C. CUI
• D. FCI

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information), which is information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls, unlike CDI, CTI, and FCI, which have different scopes and definitions regarding public release and handling. CDI and CTI pertain to specific contexts that do not relate to government contracts, while FCI (Federal Contract Information) is focused on information related to federal contracts but does not cover the broader category of unclassified information management.