GSA GSA Specialist Travel & Transportation Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary function of a Travel Management Center (TMC) in the federal travel system?

Accepted Answer

To provide booking and travel management services to federal agencies

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To process travel reimbursement claims and expense reports

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To audit government travel expenditures for compliance

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To manage government-owned vehicles and fleet assets

Question 2

Under the Federal Travel Regulation, when is a federal employee generally required to use the City Pair Program for air travel?

Accepted Answer

Whenever it is available for the required city pair

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Only for international travel

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Only when the trip exceeds 500 miles one way

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When the trip cost exceeds $2,500

Question 3

What does 'constructive cost' mean in the context of federal travel?

Accepted Answer

The estimated cost of the least expensive authorized mode of transportation

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The cost of building temporary work facilities for TDY employees

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The total cost of travel including all incidental expenses

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The cost difference between government and commercial accommodations

Question 4

The 'actual expense method' for travel per diem allows:

Accepted Answer

Reimbursement based on actual costs when standard per diem is insufficient, with agency approval

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Reimbursement of all travel expenses without any dollar limits

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Reimbursement of actual lodging costs up to 300% of the standard per diem rate

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Automatic reimbursement for all meals without requiring receipts

Question 5

Under the FTR, what percentage of the applicable M&IE rate is paid for the first and last calendar day of travel?

Accepted Answer

75%

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100%

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50%

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25%

Question 6

Which of the following is a key benefit of using GSA Fleet leased vehicles over commercial rental vehicles for official travel?

Accepted Answer

GSA Fleet vehicles are typically more cost-effective and include maintenance and fuel cards

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GSA Fleet vehicles have no mileage limits for any official travel

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GSA Fleet vehicles can be used for personal travel by government employees

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GSA Fleet vehicles are exempt from all state registration requirements

Question 7

When must federal employees generally obtain a travel authorization before traveling on official business?

Accepted Answer

Prior to incurring any travel expenses

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Only for international travel costing more than $5,000

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Only when travel costs are expected to exceed $500

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Within 30 days after completing travel