CLG 006 CERTIFYING OFFICER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which form is used to appoint and terminate Certifying Officers? - (ANSWER)DD Form 577
What are the requirements of a valid electronic certification? - (ANSWER)All of these
A Certifying Officer's certification attests to the legality, propriety and correctness of a voucher for
payment as defined in: - (ANSWER)31 U.S.C Section 3528(a)
What are Departmental Accountable Officials responsible for - (ANSWER)Supporting the Certifying
Officers with Timely and accurate data, information and/or service to ensure proper payments
From whom does the Certifying Officer have the right to seek an advance decision before certifying a
questionable voucher? - (ANSWER)General Counsel
A Certifying Officer's request for relief statement is routed through which agency - (ANSWER)Defense
Finance and Accounting Services
The payment voucher and supporting documentation will form an audit trail. - (ANSWER)TRUE
Certifying Officer(s) for Purchase Card payments should: - (ANSWER)All of these
Which of the following best describes the sequence of certification process actions? - (ANSWER)Review,
Compute, Certify
What has changed the ability of DoD officials to verify that each payment is accurate and legal? -
(ANSWER)Legislation (WRONG ANSWER but still get a passing grade sorry :/)
A financial liability brought on by a loss that has resulted from illegal, improper, or incorrect payments
refers to a _______. - (ANSWER)Pecuniary Liability
Which form is used to appoint and terminate Certifying Officers? - (ANSWER)DD Form 577
What are the requirements of a valid electronic certification? - (ANSWER)All of these
A Certifying Officer's certification attests to the legality, propriety and correctness of a voucher for
payment as defined in: - (ANSWER)31 U.S.C Section 3528(a)
What are Departmental Accountable Officials responsible for - (ANSWER)Supporting the Certifying
Officers with Timely and accurate data, information and/or service to ensure proper payments
From whom does the Certifying Officer have the right to seek an advance decision before certifying a
questionable voucher? - (ANSWER)General Counsel
A Certifying Officer's request for relief statement is routed through which agency - (ANSWER)Defense
Finance and Accounting Services
The payment voucher and supporting documentation will form an audit trail. - (ANSWER)TRUE
Certifying Officer(s) for Purchase Card payments should: - (ANSWER)All of these
Which of the following best describes the sequence of certification process actions? - (ANSWER)Review,
Compute, Certify
What has changed the ability of DoD officials to verify that each payment is accurate and legal? -
(ANSWER)Legislation (WRONG ANSWER but still get a passing grade sorry :/)
A financial liability brought on by a loss that has resulted from illegal, improper, or incorrect payments
refers to a _______. - (ANSWER)Pecuniary Liability
