CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
What are the three tests that must be met for use of the Necessary
Expense doctrine? -
correct answer ✅Must bear a logical relationship
Not prohibited by law
Not funded elsewhere
(p 3.1.17)
Who grants relief of liability to a certifying officer for erroneous or
illegal payments in the Department of Defense? -
correct answer ✅The Defense Finance and Accounting Service
(*DFAS*)
(p. 3.1.51)
What type of budgetary resources remains available for new
obligations for more than one fiscal year? -
correct answer ✅Multi-year authority
(p. 3.1.24)
What type of Congressional resolution can be thought of as a
temporary appropriations act? -
correct answer ✅Continuing Resolution (*CR*)
,CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
(p. 3.1.41)
What agency apportions funds for a working capital fund? -
correct answer ✅The Office of Management and Budget (*OMB*)
(p. 2.1.71)
What is the acronym for disbursing office identification numbers? -
correct answer ✅Disbursing Station Symbol Numbers (*DSSN*)
(p. 3.2.30)
What three primary types of officials are accountable Individuals in
the DoD? -
correct answer ✅Certifying Officers (*CO*),
Disbursing Officers (*DO*),
Departmental Accountable Officials (*DAO*)
(p. 2.2.21, 2.2.64)
What is the normal collection method for debts owed by active
military members and civilian employees who are still in service? -
correct answer ✅Salary Offset garnishing
(p. 3.2.38)
,CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly
respond to the demand letters, what is the next step? -
correct answer ✅Do Not Pay List
(p. 3.2.40)
When in doubt about the proper use of an appropriation, what may
the disbursing officer request form the OSD General Counsel on the
propriety of the prospective payment? -
correct answer ✅An Advance Decision
(p. 3.2.12)
When a civilian employee moves from a job overseas to a job in the
states, which organization pays for the Permanent Duty Travel? -
correct answer ✅The "*losing*" activity
(the *OCONUS* activity)
(p. 3.2.22)
Name the supporting documents required in the DoD Payment
Package? -
correct answer ✅Contract
, CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
Invoice
Proof of Receipt
Acceptance Document
(p. 3.2.24)
Name two key forms that provide accountability and control by
Disbursing Officers? -
correct answer ✅Standard Form *1219*, Statement of
Accountability (monthly)
DD Form *2657*, Daily Statement of Accountability
(p. 3.2.44)
What term is used to describe Federal Government funds that have
been paid but have not yet been identified to a specific
organization? -
correct answer ✅Undistributed Disbursement
(p. 3.3.39)
The aggregate amount of an entity's funds in the Treasury is in what
account? -
correct answer ✅Fund Balance with Treasury
Answers
What are the three tests that must be met for use of the Necessary
Expense doctrine? -
correct answer ✅Must bear a logical relationship
Not prohibited by law
Not funded elsewhere
(p 3.1.17)
Who grants relief of liability to a certifying officer for erroneous or
illegal payments in the Department of Defense? -
correct answer ✅The Defense Finance and Accounting Service
(*DFAS*)
(p. 3.1.51)
What type of budgetary resources remains available for new
obligations for more than one fiscal year? -
correct answer ✅Multi-year authority
(p. 3.1.24)
What type of Congressional resolution can be thought of as a
temporary appropriations act? -
correct answer ✅Continuing Resolution (*CR*)
,CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
(p. 3.1.41)
What agency apportions funds for a working capital fund? -
correct answer ✅The Office of Management and Budget (*OMB*)
(p. 2.1.71)
What is the acronym for disbursing office identification numbers? -
correct answer ✅Disbursing Station Symbol Numbers (*DSSN*)
(p. 3.2.30)
What three primary types of officials are accountable Individuals in
the DoD? -
correct answer ✅Certifying Officers (*CO*),
Disbursing Officers (*DO*),
Departmental Accountable Officials (*DAO*)
(p. 2.2.21, 2.2.64)
What is the normal collection method for debts owed by active
military members and civilian employees who are still in service? -
correct answer ✅Salary Offset garnishing
(p. 3.2.38)
,CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly
respond to the demand letters, what is the next step? -
correct answer ✅Do Not Pay List
(p. 3.2.40)
When in doubt about the proper use of an appropriation, what may
the disbursing officer request form the OSD General Counsel on the
propriety of the prospective payment? -
correct answer ✅An Advance Decision
(p. 3.2.12)
When a civilian employee moves from a job overseas to a job in the
states, which organization pays for the Permanent Duty Travel? -
correct answer ✅The "*losing*" activity
(the *OCONUS* activity)
(p. 3.2.22)
Name the supporting documents required in the DoD Payment
Package? -
correct answer ✅Contract
, CDFM - Module 3 Exam Questions And
Answers
Invoice
Proof of Receipt
Acceptance Document
(p. 3.2.24)
Name two key forms that provide accountability and control by
Disbursing Officers? -
correct answer ✅Standard Form *1219*, Statement of
Accountability (monthly)
DD Form *2657*, Daily Statement of Accountability
(p. 3.2.44)
What term is used to describe Federal Government funds that have
been paid but have not yet been identified to a specific
organization? -
correct answer ✅Undistributed Disbursement
(p. 3.3.39)
The aggregate amount of an entity's funds in the Treasury is in what
account? -
correct answer ✅Fund Balance with Treasury
