Defense Travel System (DTS) – Authorizing Official (AO) Certification Practice
Exam 2025
Exam Title: Vital Skills for AOs – Assessment (Comprehensive)
Focus: Travel Regulations, Compliance, and DTS Functional Knowledge
Number of Questions: 100
Instructions: Select the most appropriate answer for each question.
1. What is the primary role of an AO in DTS?
A. Submit travel authorizations
B. Certify funding and compliance for travel documents
C. Schedule transportation
D. Approve annual leave
2. What must an AO check before certifying a travel authorization?
A. Traveler’s personal information
B. Mode of transportation only
C. LOA, purpose, per diem, compliance with JTR
D. Timecard status
3. Who is financially liable for improper certification in DTS?
A. The traveler
B. The travel clerk
C. The AO
,D. The supervisor
4. What is a Line of Accounting (LOA)?
A. An employee’s login ID
B. A cost code used for funding travel
C. A bank account number
D. A per diem calculator
5. Which document is used to claim reimbursement after travel?
A. Authorization
B. Itinerary
C. Voucher
D. DD Form 93
6. What regulation governs DoD travel entitlements?
A. FTR
B. IRS Code
C. FAR
D. JTR
7. What is the maximum lodging rate without justification?
A. $100
B. Per diem rate for the locality
C. Any amount if traveler agrees to pay
, D. $300
8. What must be uploaded for expenses over $75?
A. Credit card statement
B. Verbal approval
C. Receipts
D. Flight itinerary
9. Which of the following requires a justification memo?
A. Using a rental car
B. Meals and incidentals
C. Premium lodging
D. Claiming fuel costs
10. What type of transportation should be used when available?
A. First-class air
B. Privately owned vehicle
C. Government-provided transportation
D. Commercial cruise
11. What must AOs verify about the LOA?
A. That it's the lowest cost option
B. That it's active and appropriate for the travel
C. That it includes hotel names
Exam 2025
Exam Title: Vital Skills for AOs – Assessment (Comprehensive)
Focus: Travel Regulations, Compliance, and DTS Functional Knowledge
Number of Questions: 100
Instructions: Select the most appropriate answer for each question.
1. What is the primary role of an AO in DTS?
A. Submit travel authorizations
B. Certify funding and compliance for travel documents
C. Schedule transportation
D. Approve annual leave
2. What must an AO check before certifying a travel authorization?
A. Traveler’s personal information
B. Mode of transportation only
C. LOA, purpose, per diem, compliance with JTR
D. Timecard status
3. Who is financially liable for improper certification in DTS?
A. The traveler
B. The travel clerk
C. The AO
,D. The supervisor
4. What is a Line of Accounting (LOA)?
A. An employee’s login ID
B. A cost code used for funding travel
C. A bank account number
D. A per diem calculator
5. Which document is used to claim reimbursement after travel?
A. Authorization
B. Itinerary
C. Voucher
D. DD Form 93
6. What regulation governs DoD travel entitlements?
A. FTR
B. IRS Code
C. FAR
D. JTR
7. What is the maximum lodging rate without justification?
A. $100
B. Per diem rate for the locality
C. Any amount if traveler agrees to pay
, D. $300
8. What must be uploaded for expenses over $75?
A. Credit card statement
B. Verbal approval
C. Receipts
D. Flight itinerary
9. Which of the following requires a justification memo?
A. Using a rental car
B. Meals and incidentals
C. Premium lodging
D. Claiming fuel costs
10. What type of transportation should be used when available?
A. First-class air
B. Privately owned vehicle
C. Government-provided transportation
D. Commercial cruise
11. What must AOs verify about the LOA?
A. That it's the lowest cost option
B. That it's active and appropriate for the travel
C. That it includes hotel names
