CDFM Defense Resource Management 2

Question 1

Which document serves as the primary link between the National Defense Strategy and the DoD budget request?

Accepted Answer

Defense Planning Guidance

Answer

The Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) translates the National Defense Strategy into specific resource planning guidance for the military departments and defense agencies.

Question 2

Under the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) covers what time period?

Accepted Answer

Five years beginning with the budget year

Answer

The POM covers a five-year period starting with the budget year, aligning with the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide military advice to support national security policy and defense resource decisions

Answer

The JSPS provides the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a mechanism to furnish military advice that integrates strategy with resource planning.

Question 4

A 'color of money' violation in defense resource management refers to:

Accepted Answer

Using appropriated funds for purposes outside their authorized purpose

Answer

Each appropriation has specific authorized purposes, and using funds outside those purposes constitutes a 'color of money' violation under the Purpose Statute (31 U.S.C. § 1301).

Question 5

Which congressional action is required before the DoD can reprogram funds exceeding established thresholds within an appropriation?

Accepted Answer

Prior approval from appropriate congressional committees

Answer

Reprogramming actions above established thresholds require prior approval from the relevant House and Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees.

CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager Practice Test

CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager Practice Test

CDFM Defense Resource Management 2