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CFI 100: CERTIFYING OFFICER AND
ACCOUNTABLE OFFICIAL 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Which of the following is true about accounting? - correct
answer -Its key goal is to provide reliable information that is
useful in allocating resources and assessing performance
2. Which of the following is true about congressional spending
power? - correct answer -It needs to be in pursuit of the
general welfare
3. Which is true about commanders? - correct answer -They must
have affirmative authority to use funds for a particular purpose
4. What is the purpose of Operation and Maintenance (3400)
appropriation? - correct answer -Day-to-day expenses such as
training exercises, deployments and civilian pay
5. The necessary expense rule three-part test is intended to do
what? - correct answer -Justify the purpose of an expenditure
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6. Which is true about the second necessary expense rule "an
expenditure must not be prohibited by law"? - correct answer -If
affirmative authority does not exist, don't do it
7. Which best describes Official Representation Funds (ORF)? -
correct answer -They recognize the legitimate need to provide
official entertainment, where it might otherwise be prohibited by
law
8. Which type of appropriation can be used to fund a two year old
O&M contract adjustment? - correct answer -Expired
9. How long are annual appropriations available for new
obligations? - correct answer -1 Year
10. Expired appropriations are available for obligation for how
many years? - correct answer -5 Years
CFI 100: CERTIFYING OFFICER AND
ACCOUNTABLE OFFICIAL 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Which of the following is true about accounting? - correct
answer -Its key goal is to provide reliable information that is
useful in allocating resources and assessing performance
2. Which of the following is true about congressional spending
power? - correct answer -It needs to be in pursuit of the
general welfare
3. Which is true about commanders? - correct answer -They must
have affirmative authority to use funds for a particular purpose
4. What is the purpose of Operation and Maintenance (3400)
appropriation? - correct answer -Day-to-day expenses such as
training exercises, deployments and civilian pay
5. The necessary expense rule three-part test is intended to do
what? - correct answer -Justify the purpose of an expenditure
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6. Which is true about the second necessary expense rule "an
expenditure must not be prohibited by law"? - correct answer -If
affirmative authority does not exist, don't do it
7. Which best describes Official Representation Funds (ORF)? -
correct answer -They recognize the legitimate need to provide
official entertainment, where it might otherwise be prohibited by
law
8. Which type of appropriation can be used to fund a two year old
O&M contract adjustment? - correct answer -Expired
9. How long are annual appropriations available for new
obligations? - correct answer -1 Year
10. Expired appropriations are available for obligation for how
many years? - correct answer -5 Years
