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Which of the following individuals is an upper-level manager who has the power and capability to
evaluate the mission, business case, and budgetary needs of the system while also considering the
security risks?
DAA is an upper-level manager who has the power and capability to evaluate the mission, business
case, and budgetary needs of the system
while also considering the security risks.
The Designated Approving Authority (DAA), in the United States Department of Defense, is the
official with the authority to formally assume
responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. The DAA is responsible for
implementing system security. The DAA can grant
the accreditation and can determine that the system's risks are not at an acceptable level and the
system is not ready to be operational.
Answer option C is incorrect. Certifier is the technical expert of the C&A process, and can be an
individual or an entire team. The certifiers
establish whether a system is prepared to undergo certification, and then use their expertise to
conduct the system certification.
Answer option A is incorrect. User Representative ensures that the operational interests of the
system are maintained. The user groups work
as a supporter for attributes, such as system availability, access, performance, integrity, and
functionality.
Answer option B is incorrect. Program Manager has the responsibility for schedules, costs and
performance, and informing the other team
members of status.