What compliance validation is required for a Level 1 merchant?
A.Annual on-site assessment by a QSA resulting in a ROC, plus quarterly ASV scans
B.Only quarterly ASV scans
C.A self-assessment every two years
D.SAQ only, consistent with the standard's rule that controls verified during one assessment carry forward as compliant for the following two annual cycles without retesting
Why A is correct
Level 1 merchants (processing over 6 million transactions annually) require annual QSA assessments producing a ROC, plus quarterly external ASV scans.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Compliance Reporting
Covers compliance reporting concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Security Policy" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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How are merchant compliance validation levels typically determined?