Measured and Managed Maturity Levels can be scored for some, but not all, requirements in an r2 assessment object.
Correct Answer: A
TheHITRUST scoring methodologyuses five maturity levels: Policy, Procedure, Implemented, Measured, and Managed. However, not every requirement statement includesMeasuredandManagedmaturity elements. These two levels are applied selectively, particularly to requirements that lend themselves to performance monitoring and ongoing governance. For example, requirements involving logging, monitoring, and reporting often include "Measured" and "Managed" dimensions, while policy-only requirements may not. In r2 assessments, assessors should review the applicable requirement statements in MyCSF to see which maturity levels are required. This ensures that maturity scoring is accurate and aligned with HITRUST's intent. Therefore, the statement that Measured and Managed can be scored for some but not all requirements in r2 is True. References:HITRUST Scoring Rubric - "Maturity Level Scoring"; CCSFP Study Guide - "Application of Measured and Managed Levels."
Question 2
The process of testing Requirement Statements within the HITRUST CSF includes: (Select all that apply) [0026]
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Testing of HITRUST CSF requirements follows structured assurance procedures. It includes: Interviewing personnel to validate understanding and confirm processes. Sampling populations to ensure controls operate consistently. Examining documentation such as policies, logs, and records. Testing the technical implementation to verify system configurations and operational effectiveness. "Remediating deficient controls" is not part of the testing process itself; it comes afterward as part of remediation. Extract Reference (HITRUST CSF Assurance Program, CCSFP Training Guide): Testing involves interviews, examination of documentation, inspection of technical implementations, and sampling populations to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
Question 3
When testing, can you sample across a population of ungrouped primary components within an assessment's scope?
Correct Answer: B
HITRUST distinguishes betweengroupedandungroupedcomponents. When primary components (e.g., servers, databases, firewalls) are not grouped, they must be tested individually. This is because each ungrouped component may have unique configurations, operational practices, or control implementations, meaning sampling would not yield accurate results. Sampling is only permitted when components are grouped and proven to befunctionally identical. In ungrouped situations, the assessor must test each component to validate control effectiveness. This ensures accuracy in scoring and avoids the risk of overlooking control failures in heterogeneous environments. Therefore, when components remain ungrouped, the assessor is required totest all components within scopeand cannot rely on sampling methods. References:HITRUST CSF Assurance Program - "Component Scoping & Sampling"; CCSFP Practitioner Guide - "Ungrouped Component Testing."
Question 4
The A1 Security Assessment requirements can only be added to the r2 assessment type.
Correct Answer: B
The A1 Security Assessment factor is an optional module that introduces requirements for evaluating the security and governance of AI-based systems. These requirements are mapped into HITRUST CSF across domains like risk management, monitoring, and governance. Importantly, the A1 factor is not restricted solely to r2 assessments. While r2 provides the most comprehensive assurance model, A1 can also be added to other eligible assessment types such as i1 when the scope involves AI risks. The factor is treated like any other regulatory or organizational factor in MyCSF-its selection generates additional tailored requirement statements. Therefore, the claim that A1 canonlybe added to r2 is inaccurate. The correct understanding is that A1 can apply tomultiple assessment types, depending on scoping decisions. References:HITRUST CSF Extensions - A1 Security Assessment Factor; CCSFP Study Materials - "Emerging Risks & Add-On Factors."
Question 5
Can multiple assessments be performed on your organization simultaneously?
Correct Answer: A
Organizations may conduct multiple assessments simultaneously in MyCSF. This may occur when an organization is pursuing different assurance levels (e.g., an r2 assessment for certification while also preparing an i1 for a customer request). It can also happen when separate business units or subsidiaries perform assessments concurrently. MyCSF supports multiple active assessment objects, allowing organizations to scope them independently while managing shared evidence, inheritance, and CAPs across assessments. However, care must be taken to ensure that evidence collection, assessor validation, and QA submissions do not overlap in a way that confuses reporting. HITRUST also provides analytics and dashboards that allow organizations to track multiple assessments at once. References: HITRUST MyCSF User Guide - "Multiple Assessment Management"; CCSFP Study Guide - "Parallel Assessments."
