GSA GSA Specialist Travel & Transportation Management 3

Question 1

What is a 'blanket travel authorization' in federal travel management?

Accepted Answer

An authorization covering multiple recurring trips for a defined period

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An authorization covering a single specific trip with all expenses pre-approved

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An unlimited travel budget approved for senior agency officials

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An authorization that covers international travel only

Question 2

Under the Federal Travel Regulation, receipts are generally required for lodging expenses and any other individual expense exceeding:

Accepted Answer

$75

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$25

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$50

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$100

Question 3

What defines 'Temporary Duty' (TDY) travel for federal employees?

Accepted Answer

Official travel away from an employee's permanent duty station for a temporary period

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Permanent relocation of an employee to a new duty station

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Travel for training and professional development purposes only

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International travel for diplomatic or foreign affairs missions

Question 4

When a federal employee attends a conference, lodging reimbursement is typically:

Accepted Answer

Limited to the applicable per diem rate unless an agency exception is approved

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Always at the published conference hotel rate regardless of per diem limits

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Not reimbursable if the conference organization provides any meals

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Automatically set at 150% of the standard per diem rate for conference events

Question 5

Which transportation mode receives priority consideration under the Federal Travel Regulation?

Accepted Answer

Common carrier (air, rail, bus) when cost-effective and time-efficient

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Personal vehicle over commercial air when the employee prefers driving

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Government vehicle always takes first priority over all other modes

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The mode chosen by the traveler at supervisor discretion

Question 6

What is the 'Lodging Plus' per diem method?

Accepted Answer

A method that reimburses actual lodging costs plus a fixed M&IE allowance

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A method that pays 150% of the standard lodging rate automatically for high-cost areas

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A premium hotel program reserved for senior government officials and SES members

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A method that combines hotel and rental car costs into a single daily reimbursement rate

Question 7

Under GSA travel policy, which statement about travel advances for federal employees is correct?

Accepted Answer

Travel advances may be authorized when the employee does not have a government travel charge card

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Travel advances are required for all TDY trips regardless of duration

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Travel advances are prohibited and have been entirely eliminated from the FTR

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Travel advances are automatically issued 10 business days before any approved travel