CERTIFIED RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR EXAM REVIEW
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
ALREADY GRADED A+
A donation of materials, services, facilities, property, cash to an institution or investigator from
individuals, corporations, foundations; typically unrestricted with no reporting or performance
obligation ✔Correct Answer-Gift
A commitment from a corporation, foundation, government, etc. to provide financial assistance for a
specific activity with an agreed upon budget in a specified period of time; requires substantial
financial and progress/performance reporting ✔Correct Answer-Grant
A funding arrangement between an institution and a federal government entity in which the
governmental entity will have substantial scientific and programmatic involvement in the activity
✔Correct Answer-Cooperative Agreement
An legally binding procurement relationship between a sponsor and an institution that will furnish a
product or service as described by the sponsor; requires extensive financial reporting, progress
updates and final results ✔Correct Answer-Contract
A second tier contract or grant that states the primary funding has been provided by another, often
government, sponsor; terms and conditions of the primary award are flowed down to the
subawardee ✔Correct Answer-Sub-award/Sub-contract
Awards generated by endowments or other funds at an institution; typically awarded through an
internal scientific review process with varying award/reporting terms ✔Correct Answer-Intramural
funding
NIH broad FOA allowing applicants to submit an investigator-initiated application for a specific
activity code ✔Correct Answer-Parent Announcement
An announcement of a federal agency's general research interests that invites proposals and
specifies the general terms and conditions under which an award may be made. ✔Correct Answer-
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
An announcement by an agency requesting applications in the stated scientific areas, typically
focused on a specific and narrow area of research (limited application deadlines) ✔Correct
Answer-Program Announcement (PA)
The official statement that invites grant or cooperative agreement applications to accomplish a
narrowly defined program purpose ✔Correct Answer-Request for Application (RFA)
Request for Proposals announce that agencies would like to award a contract to meet a specific need
outlined by the sponsor, and requires a business and technical proposal (single application deadline)
✔Correct Answer-Request for Proposal (RFP)
Initial request for support of a project that has not yet been funded ✔Correct Answer-New
Proposal
,Request or award for a subsequent budget period within a previously approved project for which a
recipient does not have to compete with other applications ✔Correct Answer-Noncompeting
Continuation
A request for funding to renew, by one or more additional budget periods, a project period that
would otherwise expire. ✔Correct Answer-Competing Continuation
An unfunded application that has been modified following initial review and resubmitted for new
consideration. ✔Correct Answer-Resubmission
A request for an increase in support in a current budget period for expansion of the project's
approved scope or research protocol. ✔Correct Answer-Supplement
The agency official responsible for the programmatic, scientific, and/or technical aspects of a grant.
✔Correct Answer-Program Officer
An agency official responsible for the business management aspects of grants and cooperative
agreements, including review, negotiation, award, and administration, and for the interpretation of
grants administration policies and provisions. ✔Correct Answer-Grants Management Officer
Government-wide compendium of all federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide
assistance or benefits. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by
federal departments and establishments. A unique five digit number, XX.XXX is assigned to each
program, where the first two digits represent the funding agency and the second three represent the
program. ✔Correct Answer-Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and
organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents, Published by the Office
of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ✔Correct Answer-
Federal Register
The single point of universal electronic public access on the Internet for government-wide Federal
procurement opportunities (contracts) that exceed $25,000. ✔Correct Answer-FedBizOpps
Source to find and apply for federal government ✔Correct Answer-Grants.gov
An independent federal government agency that provides economic and humanitarian assistance in
more than 100 countries to ensure a better future for us all. (https://www.usaid.gov) ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
The nation's largest grant-maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps and the Learn and Serve America programs, the Corporation is a catalyst for change and
offers every American a chance to contribute through service and volunteering.
(https://www.nationalservice.gov) ✔Correct Answer-Corporation for National and Community
Service (CNCS)
Serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, through stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of
national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
, Fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through
vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic
progress at all levels. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States
through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and
humanitarian causes. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination,
management, and accountability in federal education programs. The Department works to
supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by
the public, parents and students ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Advances national, economic, and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological
innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear
weapons complex ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Operates under its three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce
America's vulnerability to terrorism and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural
disasters. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to
affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards,
management, and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Protects and provides access to the nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities
to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage,
overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities, and excellence in management.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)
Enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats
foreign and domestic; providing federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just
punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of
justice for all Americans. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners and retirees by improving their
working conditions, advancing their opportunities, protecting their retirement and health benefits,
and generally protecting worker rights and monitoring national economic measures. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Strives to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American
people and the international community. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of State (DOS)
Ensures fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation that meets vital national
interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
ALREADY GRADED A+
A donation of materials, services, facilities, property, cash to an institution or investigator from
individuals, corporations, foundations; typically unrestricted with no reporting or performance
obligation ✔Correct Answer-Gift
A commitment from a corporation, foundation, government, etc. to provide financial assistance for a
specific activity with an agreed upon budget in a specified period of time; requires substantial
financial and progress/performance reporting ✔Correct Answer-Grant
A funding arrangement between an institution and a federal government entity in which the
governmental entity will have substantial scientific and programmatic involvement in the activity
✔Correct Answer-Cooperative Agreement
An legally binding procurement relationship between a sponsor and an institution that will furnish a
product or service as described by the sponsor; requires extensive financial reporting, progress
updates and final results ✔Correct Answer-Contract
A second tier contract or grant that states the primary funding has been provided by another, often
government, sponsor; terms and conditions of the primary award are flowed down to the
subawardee ✔Correct Answer-Sub-award/Sub-contract
Awards generated by endowments or other funds at an institution; typically awarded through an
internal scientific review process with varying award/reporting terms ✔Correct Answer-Intramural
funding
NIH broad FOA allowing applicants to submit an investigator-initiated application for a specific
activity code ✔Correct Answer-Parent Announcement
An announcement of a federal agency's general research interests that invites proposals and
specifies the general terms and conditions under which an award may be made. ✔Correct Answer-
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
An announcement by an agency requesting applications in the stated scientific areas, typically
focused on a specific and narrow area of research (limited application deadlines) ✔Correct
Answer-Program Announcement (PA)
The official statement that invites grant or cooperative agreement applications to accomplish a
narrowly defined program purpose ✔Correct Answer-Request for Application (RFA)
Request for Proposals announce that agencies would like to award a contract to meet a specific need
outlined by the sponsor, and requires a business and technical proposal (single application deadline)
✔Correct Answer-Request for Proposal (RFP)
Initial request for support of a project that has not yet been funded ✔Correct Answer-New
Proposal
,Request or award for a subsequent budget period within a previously approved project for which a
recipient does not have to compete with other applications ✔Correct Answer-Noncompeting
Continuation
A request for funding to renew, by one or more additional budget periods, a project period that
would otherwise expire. ✔Correct Answer-Competing Continuation
An unfunded application that has been modified following initial review and resubmitted for new
consideration. ✔Correct Answer-Resubmission
A request for an increase in support in a current budget period for expansion of the project's
approved scope or research protocol. ✔Correct Answer-Supplement
The agency official responsible for the programmatic, scientific, and/or technical aspects of a grant.
✔Correct Answer-Program Officer
An agency official responsible for the business management aspects of grants and cooperative
agreements, including review, negotiation, award, and administration, and for the interpretation of
grants administration policies and provisions. ✔Correct Answer-Grants Management Officer
Government-wide compendium of all federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide
assistance or benefits. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by
federal departments and establishments. A unique five digit number, XX.XXX is assigned to each
program, where the first two digits represent the funding agency and the second three represent the
program. ✔Correct Answer-Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and
organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents, Published by the Office
of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ✔Correct Answer-
Federal Register
The single point of universal electronic public access on the Internet for government-wide Federal
procurement opportunities (contracts) that exceed $25,000. ✔Correct Answer-FedBizOpps
Source to find and apply for federal government ✔Correct Answer-Grants.gov
An independent federal government agency that provides economic and humanitarian assistance in
more than 100 countries to ensure a better future for us all. (https://www.usaid.gov) ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
The nation's largest grant-maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps and the Learn and Serve America programs, the Corporation is a catalyst for change and
offers every American a chance to contribute through service and volunteering.
(https://www.nationalservice.gov) ✔Correct Answer-Corporation for National and Community
Service (CNCS)
Serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, through stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of
national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
, Fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through
vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic
progress at all levels. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States
through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and
humanitarian causes. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination,
management, and accountability in federal education programs. The Department works to
supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by
the public, parents and students ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Advances national, economic, and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological
innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear
weapons complex ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Operates under its three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce
America's vulnerability to terrorism and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural
disasters. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to
affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards,
management, and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Protects and provides access to the nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities
to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage,
overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities, and excellence in management.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)
Enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats
foreign and domestic; providing federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just
punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of
justice for all Americans. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners and retirees by improving their
working conditions, advancing their opportunities, protecting their retirement and health benefits,
and generally protecting worker rights and monitoring national economic measures. ✔Correct
Answer-U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Strives to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American
people and the international community. ✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of State (DOS)
Ensures fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation that meets vital national
interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
✔Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
