CGA Instructional Technology & Tools 2

Question 1

Which federal system is the primary repository for grant opportunity announcements that grant administrators must monitor?

Accepted Answer

Grants.gov

Answer

Grants.gov is the centralized federal portal where agencies post grant opportunities and where applicants submit grant applications.

Question 2

A grant administrator is setting up a training LMS for sub-recipients. Which SCORM version is most widely supported by modern LMS platforms for interoperability?

Accepted Answer

SCORM 2004 3rd Edition

Answer

SCORM 2004 3rd Edition offers the best balance of advanced features and broad LMS compatibility across most enterprise platforms.

Question 3

When using a grants management information system (GMIS), which data element is critical for tracking period of performance compliance?

Accepted Answer

Award start and end dates

Answer

Award start and end dates define the period of performance, and costs must be incurred within this window to be allowable.

Question 4

Which tool within Microsoft Excel is most useful for reconciling grant budget vs. actual expenditure reports?

Accepted Answer

Power Query pivot tables

Answer

Power Query combined with pivot tables allows grant administrators to consolidate, transform, and compare budget versus actual data from multiple sources efficiently.

Question 5

A CGA wants to deliver asynchronous compliance training to 50 staff members across three states. What technology approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Self-paced eLearning modules hosted on an LMS

Answer

Self-paced eLearning on an LMS provides scalable, trackable, on-demand training that staff can complete regardless of location or time zone.

(CGA) Certified Grant Administrator Practice Test

(CGA) Certified Grant Administrator Practice Test

CGA Instructional Technology & Tools 2