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Question 1

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A commitment is a/an _______ reservation of funds.
Answer
  • Administrative
  • Legal
  • Obligation
  • Contractual

Question 2

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The ________ provides guidance on interagency acquisitions.
Answer
  • National Defense Authorization Act
  • White House
  • Joint Travel Regulation
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation

Question 3

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The ______ branch of the Federal Government is the only branch with the ability to appropriate funds.
Answer
  • Legislative
  • Executive
  • Judicial

Question 4

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Personnel who are responsible for, or have custody of, government funds are:
Answer
  • Legislative Officers
  • Not Listed
  • Ranking members
  • Accountable Officials

Question 5

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"Agencies must obligate appropriations within their period of availability or the authority to obligate expires" refers to the ________ restriction on the authority to obligate appropriated funds.
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  • Time
  • Purpose
  • Amount
  • Legal

Question 6

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Certifying Officers are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
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  • Illegal or improper payments made based on an improper certificate
  • Disbursing funds in accordance with certified vouchers
  • The legality of the proposed payment
  • The correctness of the documentation

Question 7

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The two kinds of Interagency acquisitions within the Federal Government are:
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  • Directed; Assisted
  • Straight; Assisted
  • Financial; Executive
  • Short Term; Long Term

Question 8

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Only ________ has the authority to appropriate funds.
Answer
  • Congress, Legislative Branch
  • Supreme court, Judicial Branch
  • The DoD, Executive Branch
  • The Executive Branch

Question 9

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A service contract for on complete effort is a _________ services contract, such as a report or the design of a building.
Answer
  • Liability
  • Severable
  • Contingent
  • Non-severable

Question 10

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Accountable officials are all personnel who are responsible for, or have custody of, government funds. Which of the following is NOT an accountable official?
Answer
  • Disbursing Officer
  • Commercial vendor
  • Approving Official
  • Certifying Officer

Question 11

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The purpose of an appropriation act is to:
Answer
  • Provide the judicial branch with the legal authority to dispense Federal funds for the government
  • Provide legal authority for Federal agencies to incur obligations and to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes
  • Allow unlimited access of funds to agencies that need it
  • Prevent Federal agencies from spending funds

Question 12

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Any loss or deficiency of funds in the DoD is investigated. In order to find an accountable official personally liable, one must show:
Answer
  • Nothing, the accountable official cannot be held liable
  • Simple negligence on the part of the contracting office
  • The loss was negligent or lacking in reasonable care
  • Extreme negligence on the part of the accountable official

Question 13

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Analysis of appropriations uses ____ guidance, including the National Defense Authorization Act; DoD Appropriations Acts; The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and the DoD FMR.
Answer
  • both verbal and written
  • authoritative
  • state and local
  • general

Question 14

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Every year Congress passes acts authorizing the DoD operations and appropriates funds to pay for those operations. Which of the following acts are responsible for DoD funding?
Answer
  • Family Housing Act
  • The Grassley Act
  • Military Financial Funding Act
  • National Defense Authorization Act

Question 15

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Fiscal law refers to the body of law governing the availability and use of Federal funds. Which of the following is NOT a source that forms the basis of Fiscal Law?
Answer
  • Judicial court Rulings and Comptroller General decisions
  • Legislative Appropriations and authorizations acts
  • The Constitution
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation

Question 16

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Federal appropriations law can be categorized into which three topical areas?
Answer
  • Purpose
  • Time
  • Amount
  • Necessity

Question 17

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In the DoD, final decisions of fiscal law questions are 'officially' rendered by whom?
Answer
  • DoD General Counsel
  • Courts
  • USD(C)
  • US Supreme Court

Question 18

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What are the basic types of budget authority used in the Federal Government?
Answer
  • Appropriations
  • Contract Authority
  • Borrowing Authority
  • Monetary Credits
  • Offsetting Collections and Receipts
  • Loan and Loan Guarantee Authority
  • Advance Obligation

Question 19

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Annual appropriations remain available for new obligations for how long?
Answer
  • One fiscal year
  • One calendar year
  • Five fiscal years
  • Three calendar years

Question 20

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Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is an example of what type of appropriation?
Answer
  • Annual
  • Multiyear
  • No-year
  • Advance

Question 21

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RDT&E is an example of what type of appropriation?
Answer
  • Annual
  • Multiyear
  • No-Year

Question 22

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Budget authority does not expire in what type of appropriation?
Answer
  • No-year
  • Multiyear
  • Annual

Question 23

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Article 1, Section 9, the US Constitution gives the power to appropriate funds for operating the Government to which Branch of the Government? [blank_start]Congress[blank_end]
Answer
  • Congress

Question 24

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Which law established the House and Senate Budget Committees and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
Answer
  • Congressional Budget Act of 1974
  • CFO Act of 1990
  • National Defense Authorization Act
  • Budget Control Act of 1987

Question 25

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What are the tests which must be met for use of the Necessary Expense doctrine?
Answer
  • Logical Relationship
  • Not Prohibited by Law
  • Not Funded Elsewhere
  • Within the same Fiscal Year

Question 26

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Who are determined to be accountable officers in the DoD?
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  • Disbursing Officers
  • Departmental Accountable Officials
  • Certifying Officers
  • None Listed

Question 27

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Who grants relief of liability to a certifying officer for erroneous or illegal payments in the DoD?
Answer
  • DFAS
  • DoD General Counsel
  • OUSD (Comptroller)
  • GAO

Question 28

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What type of budgetary resources remains available for new obligations for more than one fiscal year?
Answer
  • No-Year
  • Multiyear
  • Annual

Question 29

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What type of budgetary resources remains available for new obligations until the purpose for which they were provided is carried out?
Answer
  • No-year
  • Multiyear
  • Annual

Question 30

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What type of Congressional resolution can be thought of as a temporary appropriations act? [blank_start]Continuing Resolution[blank_end]
Answer
  • Continuing Resolution

Question 31

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If a Contracting Officer signs a contract in advance of an appropriation, what type of violation has occurred? [blank_start]Antideficiency Act Violation[blank_end]
Answer
  • Antideficiency Act Violation

Question 32

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What agency apportions funds for a working capital fund?
Answer
  • DFAS
  • OMB
  • DCAA
  • AAFES

Question 33

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What law requires the President to submit an annual budget? [blank_start]Budget and Accounting Act of 1921[blank_end]
Answer
  • Budget and Accounting Act of 1921
  • Budget and Impoundment Control Act 1974
  • Balanced Budget & Emer. Defecit 1985

Question 34

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Match the Laws and Description with each of the three dimensions that define the availability of budgetary resources: [blank_start]PURPOSE[blank_end]: [blank_start]31 USC 1301[blank_end] : "Appropriations shall be applied only to the objects for which the appropriations were made except as otherwise provided by law." [blank_start]TIME[blank_end]: [blank_start]31 USC 1502[blank_end] : “The balance of a fixed-term appropriation is available only for payment of expenses properly incurred during the period of availability or to complete contracts properly made within that period.” [blank_start]AMOUNT[blank_end]: [blank_start]31 USC 1341[blank_end]: "An officer of employee of the United States Government may not: (a) make or authorize expenditure or obligation exceeding an amount available in an appropriation or fund for the expenditure or obligation; or (b) involve the government in a contract or obligation for the payment of money before and appropriation is made unless authorized by law.: [blank_start]31 USC 1342[blank_end]: "...may not accept voluntary services for either government or employ personal services exceeding that authorized by law except for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property." [blank_start]31 USC 1517[blank_end]: "...may not make or authorize expenditure or obligation exceeding an apportionment."
Answer
  • PURPOSE
  • 31 USC 1301
  • TIME
  • 31 USC 1502
  • AMOUNT
  • 31 USC 1341
  • 31 USC 1342
  • 31 USC 1517

Question 35

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An agency may not [blank_start]__________[blank_end] its appropriation from outside sources without specific statutory authority according to 31 USC 3302, 31 USC 1301 and 31 USC 209.
Answer
  • augment

Question 36

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An agency may accept a gift given in the name of the US.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 37

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Name the two types of ADA penalty categories: 31 USC 1349 and 1518 - [blank_start]Administrative[blank_end] 31 USC 1350 and 1519 - [blank_start]Criminal[blank_end]
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  • Administrative
  • Criminal

Question 38

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In view of the explicit provisions of 31 USC 1351, it has been held that there IS private right of action for declaratory, mandatory, or injunctive relief under the Antideficiency Act. (Thurston v. U.S. 1988)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 39

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Consider if $500 million were provided for a project/program that was to commence on 1 April of the Present Year (PY), then the current rate of operations for the continuing resolution in the current year (CY) would be:
Answer
  • $1 billion
  • $500 million
  • Not enough information
  • $2.5 million

Question 40

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If you obligate at the current rate (under a continuing resolution), and the Congress finally appropriates at a lesser rate, you have committed an Antideficiency Act Violation.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 41

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"The established rule is that the expenditure of public funds is proper only when authorized by Congress," describes __________________.
Answer
  • Legislative authority
  • Affirmative authority
  • Judicial authority
  • Executive authority

Question 42

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Which Act passed by Congress provides authorization for military construction?
Answer
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act
  • Legislative Authorization Act
  • DoD Appropriations Act
  • National Defense Authorization Act

Question 43

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Accounting classifications are codes used to:
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  • Ensure funding is reliable and timely
  • Determine changes to existing authorizations
  • Manage appropriations and implement funds control
  • Ensure proper funding is authorized

Question 44

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To apply reasonable discretion and flexibility, the concept known as the _______________ was developed which consists of a three part test?
Answer
  • Purpose statute
  • Necessary expense rule
  • Appropriations rule
  • Discretionary statute

Question 45

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The framework for appropriation analysis starts with the five W’s of funding with the correct appropriation. Most fiscal issues concerning the funding of ______________ will follow the traditional purpose, time, and amount analysis.
Answer
  • Commitments
  • Non-severable services
  • Accruals
  • Operations

Question 46

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The Antideficiency Act (ADA) is a series of Title 31 statutes that contain provisions limiting expenditure of appropriated funds. All of the following statements about ADA are correct, EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Decrees agencies must prescribe administrative control of funds
  • Prohibits expenditure or obligation exceeding an appropriation
  • Establishes strict provisions for ADA violations that apply in all circumstances
  • Provides the means for reporting ADA violations

Question 47

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What are the major finance functions in DoD Finance?
Answer
  • Entitlements
  • Payments
  • Collection
  • Control of Public Funds

Question 48

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What is the primary organization in DoD with the responsibility for Finance requirements? [blank_start]DFAS[blank_end]
Answer
  • DFAS

Question 49

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What is the acronym for disbursing office identification numbers? [blank_start]DSSN[blank_end]
Answer
  • Disbursing Station Symbol Number (DSSN)

Question 50

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What primary types of official are accountable Individuals in DoD?
Answer
  • Department Accountable Officials
  • Certifying Officers
  • Disbursing Officers
  • None Listed

Question 51

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Debt collection includes collection of debts from what groups?
Answer
  • Active Military and Civilians
  • Retired Military and Civilians
  • Vendors

Question 52

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What is the normal collection method of debts owed by active military members and civilian employees who are still in service?
Answer
  • Salary Offset
  • Referral to the IRS
  • The employee must pay via check or cash

Question 53

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When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly respond to the demand letters, what is the next step?
Answer
  • Referral to the IRS
  • Do Not Pay List
  • Negotiation

Question 54

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When in doubt about the proper use of an appropriation, what may the disbursing officer request from the OSD General Counsel on the propriety of the prospective payment?
Answer
  • Advanced Decision
  • Relief in Place
  • Escalation of Certification

Question 55

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To what, along with accountability, does certification equate?
Answer
  • Liability
  • Responsibility
  • Knowledge
  • Acceptance

Question 56

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Who, besides the disbursing officer, is likely to be held accountable for an improper payment?
Answer
  • Certifying Officer
  • Vendor
  • Contracting Officer

Question 57

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If a civilian employee receives less than 90% of his or her normal biweekly pay and allowances, what may be or she request?
Answer
  • Special Pay
  • Advance on Salary
  • Leave

Question 58

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When a civilian employee moves from a job overseas to a job in the states, which organization pays for the Permanent Duty Travel?
Answer
  • The "losing" activity
  • The "gaining" activity
  • DFAS
  • The employee

Question 59

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Name the supporting documents required in the DoD payment package.
Answer
  • Invoice
  • Proof of Receipt
  • Acceptance Document
  • Contract
  • Manufacturer Quality Sheet

Question 60

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Name two key forms that provide accountability and control by Disbursing Officers.
Answer
  • SF 1219
  • DD 2657
  • SF 33
  • DD 1687

Question 61

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Government Purchase Card Program?
Answer
  • May be used for personal use
  • Only the authorized cardholder may use the purchase card
  • All purchases must be proper, legal, reasonable, and satisfy a bona fide need of the government
  • Intentional misuse of the card can result in disciplinary action, including card revocation, loss of job, fines, and/or confinement

Question 62

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Which agency is responsible for oversight of the DoD purchase card program?
Answer
  • General Services Administration (GSA)
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (OUSD(AT&L))
  • Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Question 63

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Which branch of the Disbursing Office maintains and verifies funds and vouchers daily?
Answer
  • Check Branch
  • Accounts Branch
  • Credit Branch
  • Cash Branch

Question 64

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Internal control activities include all the following EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Segregation of duties
  • Proper authorization
  • Adequate documentation
  • Addressing Information Technology (IT) application controls separately from general controls

Question 65

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_______ is a control activity used to prevent one person from controlling multiple aspects of a transaction and allow that person to both cause and conceal misstatements whether errors or fraud.
Answer
  • Segregation of duties
  • Proper authorization
  • Adequate documentation
  • Independent check

Question 66

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The __________ contains general guidance to prepare, submit and process travel claims.
Answer
  • Financial Management Distributed Learning Center (FMDLC) guide
  • Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)

Question 67

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The ______ prepares checks for properly certified vouchers and prepares checks for cash for the Disbursing Officer, Deputy Disbursing Officer, and Agents.
Answer
  • Accounts Branch
  • Cash Branch
  • Check Branch
  • Credit Branch

Question 68

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Which of the following statements about effective internal control is NOT accurate?
Answer
  • Segregation of duties is an internal control activity used to prevent one person from controlling multiple aspects of a transaction that might allow that person to both cause and conceal misstatements whether errors or fraud.
  • Effective internal control procedures depend largely on relying on the fewest number of people as possible to record and adjust high value transactions.
  • Internal control involves eliminating opportunities to conceal errors or irregularities
  • Segregation of duties or separation of duties, minimizes the potential for errors or attempts at fraud or embezzlement from going undetected.

Question 69

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A(n) ___________ may be an officer, enlisted member, or civilian employee satisfactory to both the appointing officer and Disbursing Officer (DO), who is appointed in writing to a Disbursing Officer (DO).
Answer
  • Accountant
  • Paying Agent
  • Billing Officer
  • Administrative Contracting Officer

Question 70

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________ are military members or civilian employees of a Federal Department or Agency designated to disburse monies and render accounts according to laws and regulations governing the disbursement of public monies.
Answer
  • Disbursing Officers
  • Clerks
  • Billing Officers
  • Accountants

Question 71

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______ is the first stage of a reimbursable transaction.
Answer
  • Earned reimbursement
  • Collection
  • Reimbursable authority received by the providing activity
  • Order Received

Question 72

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The ______ signs the receiving report or invoice certifying the goods have been provided or services rendered.
Answer
  • Procurement Contracting Officer
  • Billing Office
  • Certifying Officer
  • Administrative Contracting Officer

Question 73

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Payroll Office personnel must ensure that payroll data is complete and _________.
Answer
  • Audit ready
  • Accurate
  • Consistent
  • Reliable

Question 74

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As part of the DoD quality assurance and internal control programs, which organization leads the accounts receivable metric?
Answer
  • OUSD (C) Deputy CFO
  • OUSD (C) Business Integration Office (BIO)
  • OUSD (C) Accounting and Fiscal Policy Directorate (A&FP)
  • DFAS

Question 75

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Government Purchase Card Program?
Answer
  • May not be used for personal use.
  • Authorized cardholders and family members may use the card
  • All purchases must be proper, legal, reasonable, and satisfy a bona fide need of the government.
  • Intentional misuse of the card can result in disciplinary action, including card revocation, loss of job, fines, and jail time.

Question 76

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The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 established the GAO (Legislative Branch) to audit financial transactions of which branch of the Government?
Answer
  • Legislative
  • Executive
  • Judicial

Question 77

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The GPRA requires agencies to define goals, set performance targets, and report what?
Answer
  • Actual Performance
  • Auditability Status
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Budget

Question 78

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Any enforceable agreement between an agency and a business concern for the acquisition of property or services is called what?
Answer
  • Contract
  • Commitment
  • Outlay
  • Authorization

Question 79

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What term is used to describe Federal Government funds that have been paid but have not yet been identified to a specific organization?
Answer
  • Undistributed Disbursements
  • Unmatched Transaction
  • Unidentified Outlay
  • Miscellaneous Disbursement

Question 80

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What term is used in SFFAS #4 to describe the process of accumulating, measuring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting cost?
Answer
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Proprietary Accounting
  • Budgetary Accounting

Question 81

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What are the two self-balancing sets of accounts in the U.S. General Standard General Ledger (USGSGL)?
Answer
  • Budgetary
  • Proprietary
  • Assets
  • Miscellaneous

Question 82

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In proprietary accounting, assets equal liabilities plus what?
Answer
  • Net Position
  • Revenue
  • Expenses
  • Budgetary Status

Question 83

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The aggregate amount of an entity's funds in the Treasury is in what account?
Answer
  • Fund Balance with Treasury
  • Undistributed Disbursements
  • Imprest Fund
  • Advances

Question 84

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PP&E defines tangible assets with an estimated useful life of more than what number of years?
Answer
  • 5 years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • 20 years

Question 85

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What is the Statement of Budgetary Resources equation?
Answer
  • Statement of Budgetary Resources = Status of Budgetary Resources
  • Statement of Budgetary Resources = Liabilities + Net Position
  • Statement of Budgetary Resources = Status of Budgetary Resources + Outlays
  • Statement of Budgetary Resources = Obligations + Outlays

Question 86

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Which financial statement shows the components of the net cost of the reporting entity's operation for the period?
Answer
  • Statement of Changes in Net Position
  • Statement of Net Cost
  • Statement of Budgetary Resources
  • Balance Sheet

Question 87

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What DoD accounting entity maintains a central general ledger?
Answer
  • DFAS
  • OMB
  • DCAA
  • FASAB

Question 88

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Which three Federal agencies established the FASAB?
Answer
  • OMB
  • OUSD (C)
  • GAO
  • Dept. of Treasury

Question 89

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When discussing accounting policy and process, one of the four main Agencies or activities that influence DoD accounting is?
Answer
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C))
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO)
  • DoD Office of the Inspector General (DoDIG)
  • Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)

Question 90

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The _____________ develops standards and principles for accounting and auditing, conducts audits, and reports its findings to Congress, along with recommendations.
Answer
  • DoDIG
  • GAO
  • U.S. Treasury
  • Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)

Question 91

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A major role of DFAS is?
Answer
  • Financial manager for the Executive Branch
  • Acts as the government’s bank
  • Directs finance and accounting requirements
  • "Deliberates on and makes recommendations on accounting principles and standards"

Question 92

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The _____________ requires Federal agencies to provide reasonable assurance that their systems of internal accounting and administrative control are compliant with standards prescribed by the Comptroller General.
Answer
  • Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)
  • Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
  • Inspector General Act (IGA)
  • Chief Financial Officers Act (CFOA)

Question 93

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The ___________ is the definitive source for the policies, regulations, and procedures under the authority of OUSD(C). Its purpose is to regulate financial management within the DoD.
Answer
  • DoD FMR
  • OMB Circulars
  • Treasury Financial Manuals (TFMs)
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Question 94

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__________ provides a means to perform and monitor DFAS business management functions
Answer
  • E-Biz
  • Enterprise Business System (EBS)
  • General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS
  • Standard Finance System (STANFINS)

Question 95

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__________ is the Army’s new web-enabled system for integrating asset and accounting management systems into one system that standardizes, streamlines, and shares critical data across the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve.
Answer
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS)
  • General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
  • Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI)
  • Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)

Question 96

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Identify if the account is proprietary or budgetary account; note if account is an asset, liability, net position, etc.; Show normal balance: Account Number 4119 Other Appropriations Realized [blank_start]Budgetary[blank_end] [blank_start]Budget[blank_end] [blank_start]Debit[blank_end]
Answer
  • Budgetary
  • Proprietary
  • Budget
  • Liability
  • Asset
  • Revenue
  • Expense
  • Gain/Loss
  • Debit
  • Credit

Question 97

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Identify if the account is proprietary or budgetary account; note if account is an asset, liability, net position, etc.; Show normal balance: Account Number 2590 Other Debt [blank_start]Proprietary[blank_end] [blank_start]Liability[blank_end] [blank_start]Credit[blank_end]
Answer
  • Proprietary
  • Budgetary
  • Liability
  • Asset
  • Net Position
  • Expense
  • Revenue
  • Gain/Loss
  • Credit
  • Debit

Question 98

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Identify if the account is proprietary or budgetary account; note if account is an asset, liability, net position, etc.; Show normal balance: Account Number 1541 Forfeited Property Held for Sale [blank_start]Proprietary[blank_end] [blank_start]Asset[blank_end] [blank_start]Debit[blank_end]
Answer
  • Proprietary
  • Budgetary
  • Asset
  • Liability
  • Expense
  • Revenue
  • Gain/Loss
  • Budget
  • Debit
  • Credit

Question 99

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Identify if the account is proprietary or budgetary account; note if account is an asset, liability, net position, etc.; Show normal balance: Account Number 3101 Unexpended Appropriations - Appropriations Received [blank_start]Proprietary[blank_end] [blank_start]Net Position[blank_end] [blank_start]Credit[blank_end]
Answer
  • Proprietary
  • Budgetary
  • Net Position
  • Budget
  • Liability
  • Asset
  • Revenue
  • Expense
  • Gain/Loss
  • Credit
  • Debit

Question 100

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Identify if the account is proprietary or budgetary account; note if account is an asset, liability, net position, etc.; Show normal balance: Account Number 1010 Fund Balance with Treasury [blank_start]Proprietary[blank_end] [blank_start]Asset[blank_end] [blank_start]Debit[blank_end]
Answer
  • Proprietary
  • Budgetary
  • Asset
  • Liability
  • Expense
  • Revenue
  • Budget
  • Gain/Loss
  • Net Position
  • Debit
  • Credit

Question 101

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The USSGL is composed of five major sections: Chart of Accounts, Account Descriptions, Accounting Transactions, USSGL Attributes, and [blank_start]____________[blank_end].
Answer
  • Report Crosswalks
  • Trial Balances
  • DDRS-B
  • DDRS-AFS

Question 102

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The [blank_start]SF 132[blank_end] shows the amount of dollars the unit has available.
Answer
  • SF 132
  • SF 133
  • SF 1219
  • SF 1329

Question 103

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As with expenditure authority, installations and activities receive reimbursement authority on the funding document that specifies appropriation and budget programs for which the installation may use funds. Which Reimbursable Accounting Stage is this?
Answer
  • Authority Received stage
  • Orders Received stage
  • Earned Reimbursement stage
  • Collection/Transfer stage

Question 104

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There are two primary objectives for the managers of a revolving fund: control of all the costs of production and [blank_start]_________[blank_end].
Answer
  • Expenditure of funds
  • Maintain a positive cash flow
  • The Antideficiency Act (ADA)
  • Capital

Question 105

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There are two general categories of costs: capital cost and [blank_start]operating cost[blank_end].
Answer
  • operating cost
  • direct cost
  • indirect cost
  • g&a cost

Question 106

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Another type of funding for DoD is the Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCF) also known as a _____ fund.
Answer
  • Revolving
  • Investment
  • Procurement
  • Operations

Question 107

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Within the Defense Appropriation, the MILPERS is an annual appropriation. The purpose of MILPERS is to fund Active, Reserve, and National Guard ______ .
Answer
  • Personnel
  • Procurement
  • Research
  • Investmenet

Question 108

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Disbursements are payments made to ________ an established obligation or provide cash in advance of performance.
Answer
  • Obligate
  • Liquidate
  • General and Administrative
  • Commit

Question 109

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What is the recognition of the expense of an asset over the years that benefit from the use of the asset?
Answer
  • Amortization
  • Depreciation
  • Depletion
  • Full Cost Recovery

Question 110

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Which of the following systems support interagency billing and colleting between the Federal Program Agencies (FPAs)?
Answer
  • Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS)
  • CA$HLINK
  • Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS)
  • Intra-governmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC)

Question 111

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The CFO Act of _____ focuses the financial management efforts of all Federal Departments and agencies on how well tax dollars are being spent.
Answer
  • 1989
  • 1995
  • 1990
  • 1985

Question 112

Question
If appropriation legislation is not enacted in time for future year operations to begin, what provides agencies the authority to continue operations?
Answer
  • Performance Based Agreement (PBA)
  • Continuing Resolution Authority
  • Reappropriaiton
  • Reprogramming

Question 113

Question
DoD receives its funding or authorization, other than transfer appropriations, through all of the below EXCEPT which one?
Answer
  • DoD Appropriations Act
  • Military Construction Act
  • National Defense Authorization Act
  • Prompt Payment Act

Question 114

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The stages of expenditure accounting transactions are funding, commitment, obligation, expenditure and ___________.
Answer
  • Reprogramming
  • Appropriation
  • Disbursement
  • Clearing Account

Question 115

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How are funds distributed form DoD to their subordinate organizations and activities?
Answer
  • Apportionments
  • Appropriations
  • Funding Authorization Documents (FADs) and Operating Budget Authority Documents (OBADs)
  • Warrants

Question 116

Question
The Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) requires Federal agencies to provide _______ assurance that their systems of internal accounting and administrative control are compliant with standards prescribed by the Comptroller General.
Answer
  • Total
  • No
  • Unreasonable
  • Reasonable

Question 117

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Which of the following shows summary totals of all receipts and expenditures of public funds occurring during the accounting period and the status of the DO's account at the close of that period?
Answer
  • DD 2665, Daily Agent Accountability Summary
  • DD 2657, Daily Statement of Accountability
  • SF 1219, Statement of Accountability
  • ARM 1307, Accounting Report Monthly 1307, Report of Operations

Question 118

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Within the Federal Government, the _________ is the financial manager for the Executive Branch.
Answer
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
  • Treasury
  • Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS)
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)

Question 119

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By purpose, appropriated funds can be categorized as all of the below EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Direct Funds
  • Research Funds
  • Investment Funds
  • Operating Funds

Question 120

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The Certifying Officer Legislation (COL), Public Law 104 - 106, requires the appointment of ___________ responsible for the accuracy and certification that payment vouchers are correct for payment.
Answer
  • Deputies
  • Certifying Officers
  • Comptrollers
  • Chief Financial Officers

Question 121

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_________________ is an approach to manage business better through three important objectives: the automation and integration of business processes, common data and practices shared enterprise wide, and produce and access information in real time.
Answer
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Government Performance Results Act
  • Prompt Payment
  • Strategic Planning

Question 122

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The __________ phase of PPBE process establishes the final estimated costs for the DoD portion of the President's Budget.
Answer
  • Programming
  • Budget Formulation
  • Execution
  • Planning

Question 123

Question
The __________ is established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies.
Answer
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-123
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-11
  • DoD FMR
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Question 124

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A _______ is directly related or traceable to an output or single product.
Answer
  • Indirect cost
  • Direct cost
  • Mixed cost
  • Capital cost

Question 125

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The ADA contains prohibitions with respect to the _______ use of funds an has punitive provisions for violations for the prohibitions.
Answer
  • Authorized
  • Legal
  • Appropriated
  • Unauthorized

Question 126

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The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring the effectiveness ____________ controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets.
Answer
  • Information Security
  • Password
  • Audit compliance
  • Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)

Question 127

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The Annual Statement of Assurance does not include:
Answer
  • Statement of compliance
  • Controls are achieving their intended objectives
  • Material weaknesses are identified
  • Strategic Plan

Question 128

Question
What is the Federal law that specifically required existing CFO agencies to have financial statements that successfully pass a financial audit?
Answer
  • CFO Act of 1990
  • Government and Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994
  • Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993
  • Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA) of 2010

Question 129

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What is the definition of a 'successful financial audit?'
Answer
  • All government agencies have had financial statements audited
  • Achieving an unqualified audit opinion
  • No material weaknesses found
  • Achieving a qualified audit opinion

Question 130

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In which of the four waves of the FIAR process would a DoD entity expect to have an auditable Statement of Budgetary Resources, to include its Funds Balance with Treasury?
Answer
  • Wave 1
  • Wave 2
  • Wave 3
  • Wave 4

Question 131

Question
Government audits provide essential elements of public accountability and what?
Answer
  • Control
  • Justice
  • Absolute Assurance
  • Deniability

Question 132

Question
Which standards generally apply to General Government audits?
Answer
  • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • International Auditing Standards (IAS)

Question 133

Question
Who conducts, supervise, monitors, and initiates audits an investigations relating to DoD programs and operations?
Answer
  • DoD IG
  • OUSD (C)
  • DFAS Audit Director
  • Defense Audit Agency

Question 134

Question
Which is the DoD document that provides policy for DoD audit and internal review offices to use for conducing audits of dodo operations, systems, programs, and functions?
Answer
  • DoD IG Handbook
  • Defense Audit Guidance
  • Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards Briefing
  • Manager's Internal Control Program Handbook

Question 135

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Auditors auditing with personal impairments violate which standard?
Answer
  • Independence
  • Technical Training
  • Professional Care

Question 136

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An auditor must complete [blank_start]80[blank_end] hours of continuing professional education must an auditor complete every 2 years, and a minimum of [blank_start]20[blank_end] hours that must be completed in any year of that 2-year period.
Answer
  • 80
  • 60
  • 120
  • 40
  • 20
  • 40
  • 10
  • 60

Question 137

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The auditor is restricted access to essential data necessary to satisfy the audit objective. What type of impairment would this be?
Answer
  • External Impairment
  • Personal Impairment
  • Internal Impairment

Question 138

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[blank_start]Financial Audits[blank_end] are the type of audits are expected to determine whiter: The financial info is presented IAW established or stated criteria; the entity has adhered to specific financial compliance requirements; and the entity's internal control over financial reporting and/or safeguarding of assets is suitably designed and implemented to achieve the control objectives.
Answer
  • Financial Audits
  • Performance Audits
  • Attestatation Engagements

Question 139

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[blank_start]Performance audits[blank_end] are the type of audits expected to determine whether: the entity is acquiring, using, and protecting its resources economically and efficiently; the entity's program are achieving the desired results o r benefits; and the entity is accomplishing its mission IAW applicable laws, regulations, and public policies.
Answer
  • Performance audits
  • Financial audits
  • Attestation Engagement

Question 140

Question
Which audit phase involves gathering evidence and determining materiality and significance of the findings?
Answer
  • Planning
  • Review
  • Reporting

Question 141

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During which audit phase would the auditor select the most important areas for audit coverage?
Answer
  • Planning
  • Review
  • Reporting

Question 142

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What document includes the audit objectives, findings ,and recommendations?
Answer
  • The Audit Report
  • Opinion
  • Balance Sheet
  • Manager's Assessment

Question 143

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What should be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of DoD audit organizations?
Answer
  • Audit Benefits
  • People
  • Location
  • Process Documents

Question 144

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What is the name of the GAO standard that provides reasonable assurance that DoD auditors comply with applicable auditing standards and DoD audit policies?
Answer
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Internal Controls
  • Independence

Question 145

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Inspection of office security, separate and secure storage of records and equipment, and restricted system access are examples of what kind of controls?
Answer
  • Internal Controls
  • Physical Security
  • Auditability

Question 146

Question
If auditors are deterred from acting objectively and exercising professional skepticism by pressures, actual or perceived, from management of the entity being audited, what would this be called?
Answer
  • Threat to Auditor Indpendence
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Ineffective Audit Procedures
  • Questionable Relationship

Question 147

Question
Which of the statements below concerning Internal Control is correct?
Answer
  • Internal Control is done once, like a checklist
  • Internal Control involves auditing of employees by external auditors
  • Internal Control is a process to obtain an absolute assurance that organization objectives will be met
  • Internal Control is a continuous part of operations used by an organization to achieve its mission

Question 148

Question
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Standards for Internal Control include all of the below, except:
Answer
  • Monitoring
  • Control Activities
  • Implementation
  • Control Environment

Question 149

Question
Which of the following is the management responsibility regarding Internal Control within an organization?
Answer
  • Risk assessment, documentation and developing of controls to mitigate risks
  • Testing effectiveness and efficiency of Internal Controls
  • Risk assessment at the highest level since only these kinds of risks can have a material impact to an organization's mission
  • Implementation of controls on a day-to-day basis

Question 150

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List the Agencies that Audit DoD:
Answer
  • DoD IG
  • Defense Contracting Audit Agency
  • Army Audit Agency
  • Naval Service Audit Agency
  • GAO
  • Air Force Audit Agency

Question 151

Question
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), one of the key organizations auditing DoD, reports to which level of government?
Answer
  • Congress
  • The Secretary of the Army
  • The Department of Defense Level
  • The Secretary of the Air Force

Question 152

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One of the main missions and roles of The Government Accountability Office (GAO) includes:
Answer
  • Providing assistance with negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts
  • Assessing and improving Air Force fiduciary stewardship and the accuracy of financial reporting
  • Investigating and auditing Federal Government taxpayer dollars spending
  • Providing independent audit services to assist Department of the Navy leadership in assessing risk to improve efficiency, accountability, and program effectiveness

Question 153

Question
The most authoritative source of guidance used by internal and external DoD auditors is called _________.
Answer
  • Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Technical Bulletins
  • Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 Appendix A
  • Technical Releases of the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee of the FASAB

Question 154

Question
Listed below are the different types of DoD audits, except:
Answer
  • Compliance Audits
  • Financial Audits
  • Attestation Engagements
  • Performance Audits

Question 155

Question
Which statement below concerning Internal Auditors is true?
Answer
  • Internal auditors perform audits to express an opinion on the financial statements
  • Internal auditors can express a partial opinion on the financial statements
  • Internal auditors can never assist external auditors in audits over internal controls since that might violate an organization's policies
  • Internal auditors can assist in the auditing process by performing limited reviews; however, they cannot express an opinion on the financial statements

Question 156

Question
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps taken during DoD audits?
Answer
  • Fieldwork, Pre-Planning, Draft Report, Planning
  • Fieldwork, Pre-Planning, Planning Draft Report
  • Management Comments, Fieldwork, Planning, Final Report
  • Pre-Planning, Planning, Fieldwork, Final Report

Question 157

Question
Which of the below is an audit procedure frequently performed during Fieldwork by auditors?
Answer
  • Reviewing prior audit findings and recommendations
  • Conducting exit conference with management
  • Developing a risk-based audit guide
  • Coordinating with external audit agencies

Question 158

Question
An [blank_start]________[blank_end] will determine whether a process is effective and efficient and will make recommendations to an organization DoD.
Answer
  • Certifying Official
  • Auditor
  • Inspector
  • Investigator

Question 159

Question
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps taken during DoD audits?
Answer
  • Pre-planning, Planning, Fieldwork, Final Report
  • Management Comments, Fieldwork, Planning Final Report
  • Fieldwork, Pre-planning, Planning Draft Report
  • Fieldwork, Pre-planning, Draft Report, Planning

Question 160

Question
An audit is an impartial and objective appraisal or verification of all of the below EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Data and procedures
  • Diverse operations, systems, and activities
  • The auditor's personal opinion of the process being audited, supplemented by his trusted advisors' opinions
  • Programs, functions, or funds

Question 161

Question
From the options below, please select the one that accurately lists types of control activities which organizations should adopt:
Answer
  • Consequential, Detective, Preventative
  • Automated, Corrective, Detective
  • Preventative, Corrective, Detective
  • Corrective, Automated, Consequential

Question 162

Question
Established in 1982, the _______ promotes effective, efficient, and economic operations. It receives and investigates complaints and keeps the Secretary of Defense and congress informed
Answer
  • DoDIG
  • Governmental Accountability Office
  • Army Audit Agency
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency

Question 163

Question
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Standards for Internal Control include all of the below, EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Control Environment
  • Monitoring
  • Information and Communication
  • Control Execution

Question 164

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an external DoD auditor?
Answer
  • The external auditor is independent of the organization DoD
  • External auditor is a part of the DoD
  • Reports provided by the external auditor remain within the organization DoD and are not distributed to the public
  • They are Government employees

Question 165

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[blank_start]Financial audits[blank_end] review whether financial information is presented fairly in accordance with criteria, while [blank_start]performance audits[blank_end] can review any subject or process to determine if it is efficient, effective, and complies with criteria.
Answer
  • Financial audits
  • Attestation Engagements
  • Performance audits
  • performance audits
  • Financial audits
  • Attestation Engagements

Question 166

Question
Which of the following concerning internal controls is correct?
Answer
  • Internal control is done once, like a checklist.
  • Internal control involves auditing of employees by external auditors.
  • Internal control is a process to obtain an absolute assurance that organization objectives will be met.
  • Internal control is a continuous part of operations used by an organization to achieve its mission.

Question 167

Question
Which characteristic is NOT common to both external and internal auditors?
Answer
  • Provide independent and objective assessment
  • Evaluate risk management
  • Validate controls that are in place to prevent fraud, waste, and improprieties
  • Report outside the DoD

Question 168

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All of the statements below are accurate regarding Internal Control, EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Internal control helps to produce reliable financial reporting
  • Internal control helps to maintain effective and efficient operations
  • Internal control implementation eliminates the need for managers to continuously assess the risks and adopt additional controls
  • Internal control helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Question 169

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What are the most important qualities of information?
Answer
  • Relevance, Reliability, Timeliness
  • Correctness, Timeliness, Accuracy
  • Accuracy, Reliability, Correctness
  • Timeliness, Relevance, Accuracy

Question 170

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Which of the following in NOT an organization that audits DoD?
Answer
  • DCAA
  • the Naval Audit Service
  • Army Audit Agency
  • The Accuracy Auditing Service

Question 171

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The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 did which of the following:
Answer
  • Required President to submit an annual budget to Congress
  • Created a budget office for the President
  • Established the Government Accountability Office
  • Required financial statements from each executive branch

Question 172

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An Undelivered Check occurs when a check is not delivered within 60 days after the date of issue. It is disposed of and then processed on a:
Answer
  • SF 1098
  • SF 1219
  • SF 1099
  • SF 1180

Question 173

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What factors do NOT affect a certifying officers duty to report the existence and correctness of the facts stated in a voucher:
Answer
  • Mistake
  • Inadvertency
  • Lack of Intent
  • Minor Violation
  • Difficult Working conditions
  • Lack of training or personnel
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