CDFM Module 2 comprehensive exam
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
Who does the Unified combatant commands report to? - Correct answer SECDEF
What is the operational chain of command for military? - Correct answer President -
SECDEF- Unified Combatant Commands
How many years are included in the FYDP? - Correct answer Eleven - prior
year/current year/ two budget years/four out years/three additional years of force
structure and manpower
What is the first step in PPBE? - Correct answer Planning or forecasting
Who has fiduciary responsibility? - Correct answer Comptroller
Who has pecuniary responsibility - Correct answer Certifying Officer
,Do POM and Budget happen concurrently? - Correct answer Yes
What is the final phase of the PPBE process, in which programmatic decision are
translated into resources in an appropriations format? - Correct answer Budget
development or budgeting
Which report will each agency head submit to the President and Congress annually, no
later than Nov 15 - Correct answer Performance Report
What does the typical agency organization require the first draft budget? - Correct
answer 21 months prior to the budget year (BY)
What do you call it when you use past and current data to predict future events? -
Correct answer Forecasting
,What department helps the President with spending policy, manages the executive
branch budget, provides analysis and avice on a broad range of budget topics?? -
Correct answer OMB (Office of Management and Budget)
What is the first step Congress takes after receiving Budget recommendation from the
President? - Correct answer Resolution phase (Budget resolution)
Does authorization provide budget authority? - Correct answer No, The appropriation
provides budget authority. Authorization "authorizes" the agency to exist and
authorizes receipt of an appropriation
Is the continuing resolution (CRA) law? - Correct answer Yes because it is considered
a joint resolution
What starts the execution phase of budget? - Correct answer The Treasury Warrant
What for is submitted for Budget Execution and how often is it required? - Correct
answer SF-133 - quarterly
, What are the thresholds for notification to Congress on reprogramming? - Correct
answer O&M-$15M
RDT&E = $10M
Procurement $20M
What is the difference in duties between the Office of Secretary of Defense and the
Deputy Secretary of Defense? - Correct answer Nothing
What is the responsibility of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? - Correct answer Drafts the
National Military Strategy/Planning and Military Advice
Who sits on the Joint Chiefs of Staff? - Correct answer The chairman, the Vice
chairman, The Chief of Staff of the Naval Operations , + Air Force + Marine Corp
What is the Balance Sheet Equation? - Correct answer Assets = Liability + Net Position
Assets = Liability + Capital
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
Who does the Unified combatant commands report to? - Correct answer SECDEF
What is the operational chain of command for military? - Correct answer President -
SECDEF- Unified Combatant Commands
How many years are included in the FYDP? - Correct answer Eleven - prior
year/current year/ two budget years/four out years/three additional years of force
structure and manpower
What is the first step in PPBE? - Correct answer Planning or forecasting
Who has fiduciary responsibility? - Correct answer Comptroller
Who has pecuniary responsibility - Correct answer Certifying Officer
,Do POM and Budget happen concurrently? - Correct answer Yes
What is the final phase of the PPBE process, in which programmatic decision are
translated into resources in an appropriations format? - Correct answer Budget
development or budgeting
Which report will each agency head submit to the President and Congress annually, no
later than Nov 15 - Correct answer Performance Report
What does the typical agency organization require the first draft budget? - Correct
answer 21 months prior to the budget year (BY)
What do you call it when you use past and current data to predict future events? -
Correct answer Forecasting
,What department helps the President with spending policy, manages the executive
branch budget, provides analysis and avice on a broad range of budget topics?? -
Correct answer OMB (Office of Management and Budget)
What is the first step Congress takes after receiving Budget recommendation from the
President? - Correct answer Resolution phase (Budget resolution)
Does authorization provide budget authority? - Correct answer No, The appropriation
provides budget authority. Authorization "authorizes" the agency to exist and
authorizes receipt of an appropriation
Is the continuing resolution (CRA) law? - Correct answer Yes because it is considered
a joint resolution
What starts the execution phase of budget? - Correct answer The Treasury Warrant
What for is submitted for Budget Execution and how often is it required? - Correct
answer SF-133 - quarterly
, What are the thresholds for notification to Congress on reprogramming? - Correct
answer O&M-$15M
RDT&E = $10M
Procurement $20M
What is the difference in duties between the Office of Secretary of Defense and the
Deputy Secretary of Defense? - Correct answer Nothing
What is the responsibility of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? - Correct answer Drafts the
National Military Strategy/Planning and Military Advice
Who sits on the Joint Chiefs of Staff? - Correct answer The chairman, the Vice
chairman, The Chief of Staff of the Naval Operations , + Air Force + Marine Corp
What is the Balance Sheet Equation? - Correct answer Assets = Liability + Net Position
Assets = Liability + Capital
