Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 146

What is the PRIMARY mission of the FedRAMP Program Management Office (PMO)?

Answer options

• A. To provide agencies of the federal government a dedicated tool to certify Authority to Operate (ATO)
• B. To promote the adoption of secure cloud services across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to security and risk assessment
• C. To publish a comprehensive and official framework for the secure implementation of controls for cloud security
• D. To enable 3PAOs to perform independent security assessments of cloud service providers

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights the PMO's role in facilitating the widespread adoption of secure cloud services through a standardized security and risk assessment process. Options A and D focus on tools and evaluations but do not capture the broader mission of promoting cloud security. Option C addresses control implementation but lacks the emphasis on adoption and standardization central to the PMO's mission.