CLG 0010 GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD CERTIFICATION
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Q1: A cardholder wants to purchase office supplies totaling $4,200 using the
Government Purchase Card. What is the first step the cardholder must take before
making this purchase?
A. Contact the contracting office for a formal contract
B. Split the purchase into two transactions to stay under threshold
C. Verify the purchase does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold and obtain proper
authorization [CORRECT]
D. Use personal funds and request reimbursement later
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because cardholders must ensure all purchases comply with
micro-purchase thresholds and have appropriate authorization before conducting any
transaction; splitting purchases to avoid thresholds is prohibited.
Q2: Which individual is responsible for reviewing and approving cardholder transactions
to ensure they are necessary, reasonable, and comply with agency policies?
A. The cardholder's supervisor with no formal training
B. The agency Inspector General
,C. The Approving Official designated in writing [CORRECT]
D. The vendor's account representative
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Approving Official is formally designated in writing and
bears primary responsibility for reviewing transactions for necessity, reasonableness,
and policy compliance before certification.
Q3: A cardholder notices an unauthorized charge of $350 on their monthly statement of
account. What is the required timeframe for disputing this charge?
A. Within 90 days of the transaction date
B. Within 45 days of the statement date
C. Within 60 days of the statement date [CORRECT]
D. There is no timeframe; disputes can be filed anytime
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the dispute timeframe is 60 days from the statement date;
failing to dispute within this window may result in the cardholder being held financially
responsible for the charge.
Q4: Which of the following items is PROHIBITED from purchase using the Government
Purchase Card?
A. Standard office furniture for a new federal building
B. Computer software licenses under $10,000
, C. Personal gifts for employees to recognize performance [CORRECT]
D. Maintenance services for agency vehicles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because personal gifts for employees are prohibited purchases under
purchase card regulations; all purchases must be for official government use only.
Q5: The micro-purchase threshold for supplies and services under the Government
Purchase Card is generally set at what amount?
A. $1,000
B. $2,500
C. $10,000 [CORRECT]
D. $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the standard micro-purchase threshold is $10,000 for most
supplies and services, though certain categories like construction have lower thresholds
and emergency acquisitions may have higher limits.
Q6: An Approving Official reviews a cardholder's transaction for $8,500 in training
materials. The official notices the cardholder already purchased similar materials last
month. What should the Approving Official do?
A. Approve the transaction since it is under the micro-purchase threshold
B. Forward the transaction to the Inspector General immediately
EXAM | Already Graded 100% Scored | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Q1: A cardholder wants to purchase office supplies totaling $4,200 using the
Government Purchase Card. What is the first step the cardholder must take before
making this purchase?
A. Contact the contracting office for a formal contract
B. Split the purchase into two transactions to stay under threshold
C. Verify the purchase does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold and obtain proper
authorization [CORRECT]
D. Use personal funds and request reimbursement later
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because cardholders must ensure all purchases comply with
micro-purchase thresholds and have appropriate authorization before conducting any
transaction; splitting purchases to avoid thresholds is prohibited.
Q2: Which individual is responsible for reviewing and approving cardholder transactions
to ensure they are necessary, reasonable, and comply with agency policies?
A. The cardholder's supervisor with no formal training
B. The agency Inspector General
,C. The Approving Official designated in writing [CORRECT]
D. The vendor's account representative
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Approving Official is formally designated in writing and
bears primary responsibility for reviewing transactions for necessity, reasonableness,
and policy compliance before certification.
Q3: A cardholder notices an unauthorized charge of $350 on their monthly statement of
account. What is the required timeframe for disputing this charge?
A. Within 90 days of the transaction date
B. Within 45 days of the statement date
C. Within 60 days of the statement date [CORRECT]
D. There is no timeframe; disputes can be filed anytime
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the dispute timeframe is 60 days from the statement date;
failing to dispute within this window may result in the cardholder being held financially
responsible for the charge.
Q4: Which of the following items is PROHIBITED from purchase using the Government
Purchase Card?
A. Standard office furniture for a new federal building
B. Computer software licenses under $10,000
, C. Personal gifts for employees to recognize performance [CORRECT]
D. Maintenance services for agency vehicles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because personal gifts for employees are prohibited purchases under
purchase card regulations; all purchases must be for official government use only.
Q5: The micro-purchase threshold for supplies and services under the Government
Purchase Card is generally set at what amount?
A. $1,000
B. $2,500
C. $10,000 [CORRECT]
D. $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the standard micro-purchase threshold is $10,000 for most
supplies and services, though certain categories like construction have lower thresholds
and emergency acquisitions may have higher limits.
Q6: An Approving Official reviews a cardholder's transaction for $8,500 in training
materials. The official notices the cardholder already purchased similar materials last
month. What should the Approving Official do?
A. Approve the transaction since it is under the micro-purchase threshold
B. Forward the transaction to the Inspector General immediately
