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CERTIFIED DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGER (CDFM) EXAM TEST
BANK LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What Supreme Court case removed the honoraria prohibition for
government employees below the pay grade of GS-16 (now SES)
- ANSWER-United States vs National Treasury Employees Union
What CFR prohibits government employees from receiving
compensation for speaking, teaching or writing that relates to their
official duties (exceptions for teaching certain courses) -
ANSWER-5 CFR 2635.807(a)
If an executive branch employee is involved in a matter that is
considered personal and substantial, they are barred from
representing anyone on that matter to any agency, Federal dept,
or court for how long? - ANSWER-Forever
If an executive branch employee is involved in a matter that is
under their official duty during their last year of government
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service, they are barred from representing anyone on that matter
for how long? - ANSWER-2 years
Certain high-level officials are subject to a so called
"____________________________" which prevents them from
making any appearance on behalf of anyone before his former
agency in an attempt to influence the agency on any matter for
which the member seeks official action. - ANSWER-one year
cooling off period
What exceptions are provided for executive branch employees
representing private interests before the government? -
ANSWER-1. Employee
2. Parent, Spouse or Child
3. Person for which the employee is a guardian, executor, trustee,
etc.
An employee cannot be compensated when representing what
type of organization before the government - ANSWER-Non-Profit
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The Federal Gov't operates on a personnel system based on
what manual, and who is it issued by? - ANSWER-Federal
Personnel Manual
OPM
Who is key to a successful labor relations program? - ANSWER-
Union Representative
Should a gap occur between an employees demonstrated ability
and certain tasks that are critical to the organization, the manager
should first refer to a what? - ANSWER-Labor Relations Specialist
The decision about the qualifications an employee must possess
is derived from where? - ANSWER-Job Analysis Process
A manager considering implementation of a new policy within a
division should do what? - ANSWER-Discuss policy with union
reps and employees
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Resolution of unsatisfactorily performance includes what? -
ANSWER-Formal Opportunity to Improve
What is the name of the departments internal control effort? -
ANSWER-Managers Internal Control Program
The purposes of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act of
1982 are to prevent waste or misuse of agency funds or property
and to ensure the accountability of what? - ANSWER-Assets
What do internal controls reasonably ensure? - ANSWER-1.
Programs achieve intended results
2. Resources are used efficiently
3. Programs/resources are protected from waste, fraud, and
mismanagement
4. Laws and regulations are followed
5. Financial reporting is reliable and accurate
What agency issues "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal
Government"? - ANSWER-GAO
CERTIFIED DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGER (CDFM) EXAM TEST
BANK LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What Supreme Court case removed the honoraria prohibition for
government employees below the pay grade of GS-16 (now SES)
- ANSWER-United States vs National Treasury Employees Union
What CFR prohibits government employees from receiving
compensation for speaking, teaching or writing that relates to their
official duties (exceptions for teaching certain courses) -
ANSWER-5 CFR 2635.807(a)
If an executive branch employee is involved in a matter that is
considered personal and substantial, they are barred from
representing anyone on that matter to any agency, Federal dept,
or court for how long? - ANSWER-Forever
If an executive branch employee is involved in a matter that is
under their official duty during their last year of government
,2|Page
service, they are barred from representing anyone on that matter
for how long? - ANSWER-2 years
Certain high-level officials are subject to a so called
"____________________________" which prevents them from
making any appearance on behalf of anyone before his former
agency in an attempt to influence the agency on any matter for
which the member seeks official action. - ANSWER-one year
cooling off period
What exceptions are provided for executive branch employees
representing private interests before the government? -
ANSWER-1. Employee
2. Parent, Spouse or Child
3. Person for which the employee is a guardian, executor, trustee,
etc.
An employee cannot be compensated when representing what
type of organization before the government - ANSWER-Non-Profit
,3|Page
The Federal Gov't operates on a personnel system based on
what manual, and who is it issued by? - ANSWER-Federal
Personnel Manual
OPM
Who is key to a successful labor relations program? - ANSWER-
Union Representative
Should a gap occur between an employees demonstrated ability
and certain tasks that are critical to the organization, the manager
should first refer to a what? - ANSWER-Labor Relations Specialist
The decision about the qualifications an employee must possess
is derived from where? - ANSWER-Job Analysis Process
A manager considering implementation of a new policy within a
division should do what? - ANSWER-Discuss policy with union
reps and employees
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Resolution of unsatisfactorily performance includes what? -
ANSWER-Formal Opportunity to Improve
What is the name of the departments internal control effort? -
ANSWER-Managers Internal Control Program
The purposes of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act of
1982 are to prevent waste or misuse of agency funds or property
and to ensure the accountability of what? - ANSWER-Assets
What do internal controls reasonably ensure? - ANSWER-1.
Programs achieve intended results
2. Resources are used efficiently
3. Programs/resources are protected from waste, fraud, and
mismanagement
4. Laws and regulations are followed
5. Financial reporting is reliable and accurate
What agency issues "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal
Government"? - ANSWER-GAO
