Pregunta 1
Pregunta
A commitment is a/an _______ reservation of funds.
Respuesta
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Administrative
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Legal
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Obligation
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Contractual
Pregunta 2
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The ________ provides guidance on interagency acquisitions.
Pregunta 3
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The ______ branch of the Federal Government is the only branch with the ability to appropriate funds.
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Legislative
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Executive
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Judicial
Pregunta 4
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Personnel who are responsible for, or have custody of, government funds are:
Respuesta
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Legislative Officers
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Not Listed
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Ranking members
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Accountable Officials
Pregunta 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.
Respuesta
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Time
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Purpose
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Amount
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Legal
Pregunta 6
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Certifying Officers are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Respuesta
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Illegal or improper payments made based on an improper certificate
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Disbursing funds in accordance with certified vouchers
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The legality of the proposed payment
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The correctness of the documentation
Pregunta 7
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The two kinds of Interagency acquisitions within the Federal Government are:
Respuesta
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Directed; Assisted
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Straight; Assisted
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Financial; Executive
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Short Term; Long Term
Pregunta 8
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Only ________ has the authority to appropriate funds.
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Congress, Legislative Branch
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Supreme court, Judicial Branch
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The DoD, Executive Branch
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The Executive Branch
Pregunta 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.
Respuesta
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Liability
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Severable
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Contingent
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Non-severable
Pregunta 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?
Respuesta
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Disbursing Officer
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Commercial vendor
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Approving Official
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Certifying Officer
Pregunta 11
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The purpose of an appropriation act is to:
Respuesta
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Provide the judicial branch with the legal authority to dispense Federal funds for the government
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Provide legal authority for Federal agencies to incur obligations and to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes
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Allow unlimited access of funds to agencies that need it
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Prevent Federal agencies from spending funds
Pregunta 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:
Respuesta
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Nothing, the accountable official cannot be held liable
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Simple negligence on the part of the contracting office
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The loss was negligent or lacking in reasonable care
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Extreme negligence on the part of the accountable official
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
Analysis of appropriations uses ____ guidance, including the National Defense Authorization Act; DoD Appropriations Acts; The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and the DoD FMR.
Respuesta
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both verbal and written
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authoritative
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state and local
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general
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
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Judicial court Rulings and Comptroller General decisions
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Legislative Appropriations and authorizations acts
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The Constitution
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Federal Acquisition Regulation
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
Federal appropriations law can be categorized into which three topical areas?
Respuesta
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Purpose
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Time
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Amount
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Necessity
Pregunta 17
Pregunta
In the DoD, final decisions of fiscal law questions are 'officially' rendered by whom?
Respuesta
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DoD General Counsel
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Courts
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USD(C)
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US Supreme Court
Pregunta 18
Pregunta
What are the basic types of budget authority used in the Federal Government?
Pregunta 19
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Annual appropriations remain available for new obligations for how long?
Respuesta
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One fiscal year
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One calendar year
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Five fiscal years
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Three calendar years
Pregunta 20
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Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is an example of what type of appropriation?
Respuesta
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Annual
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Multiyear
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No-year
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Advance
Pregunta 21
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RDT&E is an example of what type of appropriation?
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
Budget authority does not expire in what type of appropriation?
Pregunta 23
Pregunta
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]
Pregunta 24
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Which law established the House and Senate Budget Committees and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
Respuesta
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Congressional Budget Act of 1974
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CFO Act of 1990
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National Defense Authorization Act
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Budget Control Act of 1987
Pregunta 25
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What are the tests which must be met for use of the Necessary Expense doctrine?
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
Who are determined to be accountable officers in the DoD?
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
Who grants relief of liability to a certifying officer for erroneous or illegal payments in the DoD?
Respuesta
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DFAS
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DoD General Counsel
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OUSD (Comptroller)
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GAO
Pregunta 28
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What type of budgetary resources remains available for new obligations for more than one fiscal year?
Pregunta 29
Pregunta
What type of budgetary resources remains available for new obligations until the purpose for which they were provided is carried out?
Pregunta 30
Pregunta
What type of Congressional resolution can be thought of as a temporary appropriations act? [blank_start]Continuing Resolution[blank_end]
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
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]
Pregunta 32
Pregunta
What agency apportions funds for a working capital fund?
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
What law requires the President to submit an annual budget? [blank_start]Budget and Accounting Act of 1921[blank_end]
Respuesta
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Budget and Accounting Act of 1921
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Budget and Impoundment Control Act 1974
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Balanced Budget & Emer. Defecit 1985
Pregunta 34
Pregunta
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."
Respuesta
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PURPOSE
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31 USC 1301
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TIME
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31 USC 1502
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AMOUNT
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31 USC 1341
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31 USC 1342
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31 USC 1517
Pregunta 35
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
An agency may accept a gift given in the name of the US.
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
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]
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
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)
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
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:
Respuesta
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$1 billion
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$500 million
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Not enough information
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$2.5 million
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 41
Pregunta
"The established rule is that the expenditure of public funds is proper only when authorized by Congress,"
describes __________________.
Respuesta
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Legislative authority
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Affirmative authority
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Judicial authority
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Executive authority
Pregunta 42
Pregunta
Which Act passed by Congress provides authorization for military construction?
Respuesta
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Consolidated Appropriations Act
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Legislative Authorization Act
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DoD Appropriations Act
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National Defense Authorization Act
Pregunta 43
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Accounting classifications are codes used to:
Respuesta
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Ensure funding is reliable and timely
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Determine changes to existing authorizations
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Manage appropriations and implement funds control
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Ensure proper funding is authorized
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
To apply reasonable discretion and flexibility, the concept known as the _______________ was
developed which consists of a three part test?
Respuesta
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Purpose statute
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Necessary expense rule
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Appropriations rule
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Discretionary statute
Pregunta 45
Pregunta
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.
Respuesta
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Commitments
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Non-severable services
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Accruals
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Operations
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
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:
Respuesta
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Decrees agencies must prescribe administrative control of funds
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Prohibits expenditure or obligation exceeding an appropriation
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Establishes strict provisions for ADA violations that apply in all circumstances
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Provides the means for reporting ADA violations
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
What are the major finance functions in DoD Finance?
Respuesta
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Entitlements
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Payments
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Collection
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Control of Public Funds
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
What is the primary organization in DoD with the responsibility for Finance requirements?
[blank_start]DFAS[blank_end]
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
What is the acronym for disbursing office identification numbers?
[blank_start]DSSN[blank_end]
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
What primary types of official are accountable Individuals in DoD?
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
Debt collection includes collection of debts from what groups?
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
What is the normal collection method of debts owed by active military members and civilian employees who are still in service?
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly respond to the demand letters, what is the next step?
Respuesta
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Referral to the IRS
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Do Not Pay List
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Negotiation
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
To what, along with accountability, does certification equate?
Respuesta
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Liability
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Responsibility
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Knowledge
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Acceptance
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
Who, besides the disbursing officer, is likely to be held accountable for an improper payment?
Respuesta
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Certifying Officer
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Vendor
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Contracting Officer
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
If a civilian employee receives less than 90% of his or her normal biweekly pay and allowances, what may be or she request?
Respuesta
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Special Pay
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Advance on Salary
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Leave
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
When a civilian employee moves from a job overseas to a job in the states, which organization pays for the Permanent Duty Travel?
Respuesta
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The "losing" activity
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The "gaining" activity
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DFAS
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The employee
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
Name the supporting documents required in the DoD payment package.
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
Name two key forms that provide accountability and control by Disbursing Officers.
Respuesta
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SF 1219
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DD 2657
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SF 33
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DD 1687
Pregunta 61
Pregunta
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Government Purchase Card Program?
Respuesta
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May be used for personal use
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Only the authorized cardholder may use the purchase card
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All purchases must be proper, legal, reasonable, and satisfy a bona fide need of the government
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Intentional misuse of the card can result in disciplinary action, including card revocation, loss of job, fines, and/or confinement
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
Which agency is responsible for oversight of the DoD purchase card program?
Respuesta
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General Services Administration (GSA)
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Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (OUSD(AT&L))
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
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Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Pregunta 63
Pregunta
Which branch of the Disbursing Office maintains and verifies funds and vouchers daily?
Respuesta
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Check Branch
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Accounts Branch
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Credit Branch
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Cash Branch
Pregunta 64
Pregunta
Internal control activities include all the following EXCEPT:
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
_______ 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.
Respuesta
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Segregation of duties
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Proper authorization
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Adequate documentation
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Independent check
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
The __________ contains general guidance to prepare, submit and process travel claims.
Respuesta
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Financial Management Distributed Learning Center (FMDLC) guide
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Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
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Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
The ______ prepares checks for properly certified vouchers and prepares checks for cash for the Disbursing Officer, Deputy Disbursing Officer, and Agents.
Respuesta
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Accounts Branch
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Cash Branch
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Check Branch
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Credit Branch
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
Which of the following statements about effective internal control is NOT accurate?
Respuesta
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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.
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Effective internal control procedures depend largely on relying on the fewest number of people as possible to record and adjust high value transactions.
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Internal control involves eliminating opportunities to conceal errors or irregularities
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Segregation of duties or separation of duties, minimizes the potential for errors or attempts at fraud or embezzlement from going undetected.
Pregunta 69
Pregunta
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).
Pregunta 70
Pregunta
________ 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.
Respuesta
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Disbursing Officers
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Clerks
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Billing Officers
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Accountants
Pregunta 71
Pregunta
______ is the first stage of a reimbursable transaction.
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
The ______ signs the receiving report or invoice certifying the goods have been provided or services rendered.
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
Payroll Office personnel must ensure that payroll data is complete and _________.
Respuesta
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Audit ready
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Accurate
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Consistent
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Reliable
Pregunta 74
Pregunta
As part of the DoD quality assurance and internal control programs, which organization leads the accounts receivable metric?
Pregunta 75
Pregunta
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Government Purchase Card Program?
Respuesta
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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.
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 established the GAO (Legislative Branch) to audit financial transactions of which branch of the Government?
Respuesta
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Legislative
-
Executive
-
Judicial
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
The GPRA requires agencies to define goals, set performance targets, and report what?
Respuesta
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Actual Performance
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Auditability Status
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Risk Management Plan
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Budget
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
Any enforceable agreement between an agency and a business concern for the acquisition of property or services is called what?
Respuesta
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Contract
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Commitment
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Outlay
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Authorization
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
What term is used to describe Federal Government funds that have been paid but have not yet been identified to a specific organization?
Pregunta 80
Pregunta
What term is used in SFFAS #4 to describe the process of accumulating, measuring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting cost?
Respuesta
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Managerial Accounting
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Financial Accounting
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Proprietary Accounting
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Budgetary Accounting
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
What are the two self-balancing sets of accounts in the U.S. General Standard General Ledger (USGSGL)?
Respuesta
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Budgetary
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Proprietary
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Assets
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Miscellaneous
Pregunta 82
Pregunta
In proprietary accounting, assets equal liabilities plus what?
Respuesta
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Net Position
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Revenue
-
Expenses
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Budgetary Status
Pregunta 83
Pregunta
The aggregate amount of an entity's funds in the Treasury is in what account?
Pregunta 84
Pregunta
PP&E defines tangible assets with an estimated useful life of more than what number of years?
Respuesta
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5 years
-
2 years
-
1 year
-
20 years
Pregunta 85
Pregunta
What is the Statement of Budgetary Resources equation?
Respuesta
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Statement of Budgetary Resources = Status of Budgetary Resources
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Statement of Budgetary Resources = Liabilities + Net Position
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Statement of Budgetary Resources = Status of Budgetary Resources + Outlays
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Statement of Budgetary Resources = Obligations + Outlays
Pregunta 86
Pregunta
Which financial statement shows the components of the net cost of the reporting entity's operation for the period?
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
What DoD accounting entity maintains a central general ledger?
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
Which three Federal agencies established the FASAB?
Respuesta
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OMB
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OUSD (C)
-
GAO
-
Dept. of Treasury
Pregunta 89
Pregunta
When discussing accounting policy and process, one of the four main Agencies or activities that influence DoD accounting is?
Respuesta
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Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C))
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Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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DoD Office of the Inspector General (DoDIG)
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Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
The _____________ develops standards and principles for accounting and auditing, conducts audits, and reports its findings to Congress, along with recommendations.
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
A major role of DFAS is?
Respuesta
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Financial manager for the Executive Branch
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Acts as the government’s bank
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Directs finance and accounting requirements
-
"Deliberates on and makes recommendations on accounting principles
and standards"
Pregunta 92
Pregunta
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.
Respuesta
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Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)
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Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
-
Inspector General Act (IGA)
-
Chief Financial Officers Act (CFOA)
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
__________ provides a means to perform and monitor DFAS business management functions
Respuesta
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E-Biz
-
Enterprise Business System (EBS)
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General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS
-
Standard Finance System (STANFINS)
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
__________ 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.
Respuesta
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Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS)
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General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
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Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI)
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Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
Pregunta 96
Pregunta
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]
Respuesta
-
Budgetary
-
Proprietary
-
Budget
-
Liability
-
Asset
-
Revenue
-
Expense
-
Gain/Loss
-
Debit
-
Credit
Pregunta 97
Pregunta
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]
Respuesta
-
Proprietary
-
Budgetary
-
Liability
-
Asset
-
Net Position
-
Expense
-
Revenue
-
Gain/Loss
-
Credit
-
Debit
Pregunta 98
Pregunta
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]
Respuesta
-
Proprietary
-
Budgetary
-
Asset
-
Liability
-
Expense
-
Revenue
-
Gain/Loss
-
Budget
-
Debit
-
Credit
Pregunta 99
Pregunta
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]
Respuesta
-
Proprietary
-
Budgetary
-
Net Position
-
Budget
-
Liability
-
Asset
-
Revenue
-
Expense
-
Gain/Loss
-
Credit
-
Debit
Pregunta 100
Pregunta
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]
Respuesta
-
Proprietary
-
Budgetary
-
Asset
-
Liability
-
Expense
-
Revenue
-
Budget
-
Gain/Loss
-
Net Position
-
Debit
-
Credit
Pregunta 101
Pregunta
The USSGL is composed of five major sections: Chart of Accounts, Account Descriptions, Accounting
Transactions, USSGL Attributes, and [blank_start]____________[blank_end].
Respuesta
-
Report Crosswalks
-
Trial Balances
-
DDRS-B
-
DDRS-AFS
Pregunta 102
Pregunta
The [blank_start]SF 132[blank_end] shows the amount of dollars the unit has available.
Respuesta
-
SF 132
-
SF 133
-
SF 1219
-
SF 1329
Pregunta 103
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 104
Pregunta
There are two primary objectives for the managers of a revolving fund: control of all the costs of production and
[blank_start]_________[blank_end].
Pregunta 105
Pregunta
There are two general categories of costs: capital cost and [blank_start]operating cost[blank_end].
Respuesta
-
operating cost
-
direct cost
-
indirect cost
-
g&a cost
Pregunta 106
Pregunta
Another type of funding for DoD is the Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCF) also known as a _____ fund.
Respuesta
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Revolving
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Investment
-
Procurement
-
Operations
Pregunta 107
Pregunta
Within the Defense Appropriation, the MILPERS is an annual appropriation. The purpose of MILPERS is to fund Active, Reserve, and National Guard ______ .
Respuesta
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Personnel
-
Procurement
-
Research
-
Investmenet
Pregunta 108
Pregunta
Disbursements are payments made to ________ an established obligation or provide cash in advance of performance.
Pregunta 109
Pregunta
What is the recognition of the expense of an asset over the years that benefit from the use of the asset?
Respuesta
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Amortization
-
Depreciation
-
Depletion
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Full Cost Recovery
Pregunta 110
Pregunta
Which of the following systems support interagency billing and colleting between the Federal Program Agencies (FPAs)?
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Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS)
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CA$HLINK
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Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS)
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Intra-governmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC)
Pregunta 111
Pregunta
The CFO Act of _____ focuses the financial management efforts of all Federal Departments and agencies on how well tax dollars are being spent.
Pregunta 112
Pregunta
If appropriation legislation is not enacted in time for future year operations to begin, what provides agencies the authority to continue operations?
Pregunta 113
Pregunta
DoD receives its funding or authorization, other than transfer appropriations, through all of the below EXCEPT which one?
Pregunta 114
Pregunta
The stages of expenditure accounting transactions are funding, commitment, obligation, expenditure and ___________.
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Reprogramming
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Appropriation
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Disbursement
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Clearing Account
Pregunta 115
Pregunta
How are funds distributed form DoD to their subordinate organizations and activities?
Pregunta 116
Pregunta
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.
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Total
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No
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Unreasonable
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Reasonable
Pregunta 117
Pregunta
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?
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DD 2665, Daily Agent Accountability Summary
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DD 2657, Daily Statement of Accountability
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SF 1219, Statement of Accountability
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ARM 1307, Accounting Report Monthly 1307, Report of Operations
Pregunta 118
Pregunta
Within the Federal Government, the _________ is the financial manager for the Executive Branch.
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
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Treasury
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Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS)
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Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
Pregunta 119
Pregunta
By purpose, appropriated funds can be categorized as all of the below EXCEPT:
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Direct Funds
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Research Funds
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Investment Funds
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Operating Funds
Pregunta 120
Pregunta
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.
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Deputies
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Certifying Officers
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Comptrollers
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Chief Financial Officers
Pregunta 121
Pregunta
_________________ 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.
Pregunta 122
Pregunta
The __________ phase of PPBE process establishes the final estimated costs for the DoD portion of the President's Budget.
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Programming
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Budget Formulation
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Execution
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Planning
Pregunta 123
Pregunta
The __________ is established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies.
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-123
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-11
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DoD FMR
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Pregunta 124
Pregunta
A _______ is directly related or traceable to an output or single product.
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Indirect cost
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Direct cost
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Mixed cost
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Capital cost
Pregunta 125
Pregunta
The ADA contains prohibitions with respect to the _______ use of funds an has punitive provisions for violations for the prohibitions.
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Authorized
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Legal
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Appropriated
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Unauthorized
Pregunta 126
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 127
Pregunta
The Annual Statement of Assurance does not include:
Pregunta 128
Pregunta
What is the Federal law that specifically required existing CFO agencies to have financial statements that successfully pass a financial audit?
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CFO Act of 1990
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Government and Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994
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Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993
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Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA) of 2010
Pregunta 129
Pregunta
What is the definition of a 'successful financial audit?'
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All government agencies have had financial statements audited
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Achieving an unqualified audit opinion
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No material weaknesses found
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Achieving a qualified audit opinion
Pregunta 130
Pregunta
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?
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Wave 1
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Wave 2
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Wave 3
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Wave 4
Pregunta 131
Pregunta
Government audits provide essential elements of public accountability and what?
Respuesta
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Control
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Justice
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Absolute Assurance
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Deniability
Pregunta 132
Pregunta
Which standards generally apply to General Government audits?
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Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
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International Auditing Standards (IAS)
Pregunta 133
Pregunta
Who conducts, supervise, monitors, and initiates audits an investigations relating to DoD programs and operations?
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DoD IG
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OUSD (C)
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DFAS Audit Director
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Defense Audit Agency
Pregunta 134
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 135
Pregunta
Auditors auditing with personal impairments violate which standard?
Respuesta
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Independence
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Technical Training
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Professional Care
Pregunta 136
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 137
Pregunta
The auditor is restricted access to essential data necessary to satisfy the audit objective. What type of impairment would this be?
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External Impairment
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Personal Impairment
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Internal Impairment
Pregunta 138
Pregunta
[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.
Pregunta 139
Pregunta
[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.
Respuesta
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Performance audits
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Financial audits
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Attestation Engagement
Pregunta 140
Pregunta
Which audit phase involves gathering evidence and determining materiality and significance of the findings?
Respuesta
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Planning
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Review
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Reporting
Pregunta 141
Pregunta
During which audit phase would the auditor select the most important areas for audit coverage?
Respuesta
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Planning
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Review
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Reporting
Pregunta 142
Pregunta
What document includes the audit objectives, findings ,and recommendations?
Respuesta
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The Audit Report
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Opinion
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Balance Sheet
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Manager's Assessment
Pregunta 143
Pregunta
What should be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of DoD audit organizations?
Respuesta
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Audit Benefits
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People
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Location
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Process Documents
Pregunta 144
Pregunta
What is the name of the GAO standard that provides reasonable assurance that DoD auditors comply with applicable auditing standards and DoD audit policies?
Pregunta 145
Pregunta
Inspection of office security, separate and secure storage of records and equipment, and restricted system access are examples of what kind of controls?
Respuesta
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Internal Controls
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Physical Security
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Auditability
Pregunta 146
Pregunta
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?
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Threat to Auditor Indpendence
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Conflict of Interest
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Ineffective Audit Procedures
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Questionable Relationship
Pregunta 147
Pregunta
Which of the statements below concerning Internal Control is correct?
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Internal Control is done once, like a checklist
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Internal Control involves auditing of employees by external auditors
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Internal Control is a process to obtain an absolute assurance that organization objectives will be met
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Internal Control is a continuous part of operations used by an organization to achieve its mission
Pregunta 148
Pregunta
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Standards for Internal Control include all of the below, except:
Respuesta
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Monitoring
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Control Activities
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Implementation
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Control Environment
Pregunta 149
Pregunta
Which of the following is the management responsibility regarding Internal Control within an organization?
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Risk assessment, documentation and developing of controls to mitigate risks
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Testing effectiveness and efficiency of Internal Controls
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Risk assessment at the highest level since only these kinds of risks can have a material impact to an organization's mission
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Implementation of controls on a day-to-day basis
Pregunta 150
Pregunta
List the Agencies that Audit DoD:
Pregunta 151
Pregunta
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), one of the key organizations auditing DoD, reports to which level of government?
Respuesta
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Congress
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The Secretary of the Army
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The Department of Defense Level
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The Secretary of the Air Force
Pregunta 152
Pregunta
One of the main missions and roles of The Government Accountability Office (GAO) includes:
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Providing assistance with negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts
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Assessing and improving Air Force fiduciary stewardship and the accuracy of financial reporting
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Investigating and auditing Federal Government taxpayer dollars spending
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Providing independent audit services to assist Department of the Navy leadership in assessing risk to improve efficiency, accountability, and program effectiveness
Pregunta 153
Pregunta
The most authoritative source of guidance used by internal and external DoD auditors is called _________.
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Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Technical Bulletins
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Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 Appendix A
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Technical Releases of the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee of the FASAB
Pregunta 154
Pregunta
Listed below are the different types of DoD audits, except:
Respuesta
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Compliance Audits
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Financial Audits
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Attestation Engagements
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Performance Audits
Pregunta 155
Pregunta
Which statement below concerning Internal Auditors is true?
Respuesta
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Internal auditors perform audits to express an opinion on the financial statements
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Internal auditors can express a partial opinion on the financial statements
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Internal auditors can never assist external auditors in audits over internal controls since that might violate an organization's policies
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Internal auditors can assist in the auditing process by performing limited reviews; however, they cannot express an opinion on the financial statements
Pregunta 156
Pregunta
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps taken during DoD audits?
Respuesta
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Fieldwork, Pre-Planning, Draft Report, Planning
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Fieldwork, Pre-Planning, Planning Draft Report
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Management Comments, Fieldwork, Planning, Final Report
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Pre-Planning, Planning, Fieldwork, Final Report
Pregunta 157
Pregunta
Which of the below is an audit procedure frequently performed during Fieldwork by auditors?
Respuesta
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Reviewing prior audit findings and recommendations
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Conducting exit conference with management
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Developing a risk-based audit guide
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Coordinating with external audit agencies
Pregunta 158
Pregunta
An [blank_start]________[blank_end] will determine whether a process is effective and efficient and will make recommendations to an organization DoD.
Respuesta
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Certifying Official
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Auditor
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Inspector
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Investigator
Pregunta 159
Pregunta
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps taken during DoD audits?
Respuesta
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Pre-planning, Planning, Fieldwork, Final Report
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Management Comments, Fieldwork, Planning Final Report
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Fieldwork, Pre-planning, Planning Draft Report
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Fieldwork, Pre-planning, Draft Report, Planning
Pregunta 160
Pregunta
An audit is an impartial and objective appraisal or verification of all of the below EXCEPT:
Respuesta
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Data and procedures
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Diverse operations, systems, and activities
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The auditor's personal opinion of the process being audited, supplemented by his trusted advisors' opinions
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Programs, functions, or funds
Pregunta 161
Pregunta
From the options below, please select the one that accurately lists types of control activities which organizations should adopt:
Respuesta
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Consequential, Detective, Preventative
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Automated, Corrective, Detective
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Preventative, Corrective, Detective
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Corrective, Automated, Consequential
Pregunta 162
Pregunta
Established in 1982, the _______ promotes effective, efficient, and economic operations. It receives and investigates complaints and keeps the Secretary of Defense and congress informed
Pregunta 163
Pregunta
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Standards for Internal Control include all of the below, EXCEPT:
Pregunta 164
Pregunta
Which of the following is a characteristic of an external DoD auditor?
Respuesta
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The external auditor is independent of the organization DoD
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External auditor is a part of the DoD
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Reports provided by the external auditor remain within the organization DoD and are not distributed to the public
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They are Government employees
Pregunta 165
Pregunta
[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.
Respuesta
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Financial audits
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Attestation Engagements
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Performance audits
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performance audits
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Financial audits
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Attestation Engagements
Pregunta 166
Pregunta
Which of the following concerning internal controls is correct?
Respuesta
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Internal control is done once, like a checklist.
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Internal control involves auditing of employees by external auditors.
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Internal control is a process to obtain an absolute assurance that organization objectives will be met.
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Internal control is a continuous part of operations used by an organization to achieve its mission.
Pregunta 167
Pregunta
Which characteristic is NOT common to both external and internal auditors?
Respuesta
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Provide independent and objective assessment
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Evaluate risk management
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Validate controls that are in place to prevent fraud, waste, and improprieties
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Report outside the DoD
Pregunta 168
Pregunta
All of the statements below are accurate regarding Internal Control, EXCEPT:
Respuesta
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Internal control helps to produce reliable financial reporting
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Internal control helps to maintain effective and efficient operations
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Internal control implementation eliminates the need for managers to continuously assess the risks and adopt additional controls
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Internal control helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Pregunta 169
Pregunta
What are the most important qualities of information?
Respuesta
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Relevance, Reliability, Timeliness
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Correctness, Timeliness, Accuracy
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Accuracy, Reliability, Correctness
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Timeliness, Relevance, Accuracy
Pregunta 170
Pregunta
Which of the following in NOT an organization that audits DoD?
Pregunta 171
Pregunta
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 did which of the following:
Respuesta
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Required President to submit an annual budget to Congress
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Created a budget office for the President
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Established the Government Accountability Office
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Required financial statements from each executive branch
Pregunta 172
Pregunta
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:
Respuesta
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SF 1098
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SF 1219
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SF 1099
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SF 1180
Pregunta 173
Pregunta
What factors do NOT affect a certifying officers duty to report the existence and correctness of the facts stated in a voucher: