Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 13 - Resource Management
74. The Resource Management System (RMS)
A. consists of a single system
B. does not provide a way to establish priorities
*C. involves various systems focused on outputs and resources used
D. does not include the financial plan and management and accounting systems
13.16.1.
75. Air Force managers oversee activities that cost money. However, in terms of resources, Resource Management System (RMS) duties refer to the stewardship of
A. money
B. manpower
C. equipment
*D. all of these answers
13.16.2.
76. In terms of Resource Management System (RMS) duties, whose duties include providing sound financial management and advice to the commander and staff and applying policies and procedures that enable the organization to carry out accounting, budget, and cost functions?
A. Resource Advisor
*B. Comptroller
C. Responsibility Center Manager
D. Cost Center Manager
13.16.2.2.
77. In terms of Resource Management System (RMS) duties, which agency must plan, direct, and coordinate subordinate organizations’ activities, analyze subordinate organizational plans, identify imbalances in resource distribution, analyze alternative actions, and balance programs?
A. Resource Advisor
B. Comptroller
*C. Responsibility Center Manager
D. Cost Center Manager
13.16.2.3.
78. Which Resource Management role plans, directs, and coordinates subordinate organizations’ activities?
*A. Responsibility Center Manager
B. Comptroller
C. Cost Center Manager
D. Resource Advisor
13.16.2.3.
79. Which Resource Management role is responsible for the basic production flight or work center and has the responsibility for regulating the consumption of work hours, supplies, equipment, and services to do the tasks within their cost center?
A. Resource Advisor
B. Comptroller
C. Responsibility Center Manager
*D. Cost Center Manager
13.16.2.4.
80. Which Resource Management role has the duty to monitor and help prepare resource estimates, help develop obligations and expense fund targets, monitor the use of resources in daily operations compared to projected consumption levels, and serve as the primary points of contact on resource management matters pertaining to their responsibility center?
A. Responsibility Center Manager
B. Comptroller
C. Cost Center Manager
*D. Resource Advisor
13.16.2.5.
81. What base-level Resource Management entity determines program priorities and ensures effective allocation of resources by reviewing, approving, or disapproving recommendations made by the financial working group to ensure balanced and valid financial programs?
*A. the Financial Management Board
B. the Resource Advisor (RA)
C. the Comptroller
D. the Commander
13.16.3.
82. What Resource Management entity is composed of both line and staff RAs and Responsibility Center managers and develops requirements for base or unit financial plans, reviews all appropriated fund financial plans, and makes recommendations to the financial management board for final approval?
A. the Financial Management Board
*B. the Financial Working Group
C. the Comptroller
D. Air Force Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
13.16.4.
83. A property custodian is
A. any subordinate, supervisor, or individual
B. always the senior ranking NCO assigned to a flight or work center
C. responsible for the training of all personnel under his or her control
*D. any person designated by the organization commander or chief of staff agency responsible for government property in his or her possession
13.17.3.
84. Although all Air Force resources have a value that was charged to the Department of Defense, some resources may appear to be cost free assets because Airmen:
A. did not have to pay out funds to obtain the resources
B. did not have the authority to control allocation or change the composition of total resources allocated
C. bought them or contributed toward their purchase
*D. both A and B
13.18.2.
85. The operating budget covers costs associated with the operation of all Air Force organizations. The budget program operates on a __________ basis.
*A. fiscal year
B. semi-annual
C. calendar year
D. monthly
13.18.3.
86. The budget program operates on a fiscal year (FY) basis. The Fiscal Year begins _________ and ends _________.
*A. 1 October; 30 September
B. 1 September; 30 October
C. 1 January; 31 December
D. 31 December; 1 January
13.18.3.
87. Every year the Air Force loses millions of dollars in various resources because of resource waste, and acts of fraud. The Air Force program developed to counter these problems is
A. the Air Force Environmental Program
B. the Environmental Restoration Program
*C. the Air Force Complaints and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse programs
D. the Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Protection, and Health (AFOSH) Program
13.19.1. and 13.19.2.
88. When referring to the Air Force Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program, Fraud is defined as
*A. a deception designed to gain a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration
B. the extravagant, careless, or needless expenditure of Air Force funds or resources
C. the intentionally wrongful or improper use of Air Force resources
D. the advancement of a unit's agenda by legal, responsible, and moral means
13.19.1.1.
89. As defined by the Air Force Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program, Waste is
A. a deception designed to gain a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration
*B. the extravagant, careless, or needless expenditure of Air Force funds or resources
C. the intentionally wrongful or improper use of Air Force resources
D. the advancement of a unit's agenda by legal, responsible, and moral means
13.19.1.2.
90. As defined by the Air Force Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program, Abuse is
A. a deception designed to gain a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration
B. the extravagant, careless, or needless expenditure of Air Force funds or resources
*C. the intentionally wrongful or improper use of Air Force resources
D. the advancement of a unit's agenda by legal, responsible, and moral means
13.19.1.3.
91. Preventing FWA is of primary concern. Detection and prosecution serve to deter fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive practices; however, the key element of the program is
A. the identification of vulnerable resources
*B. to prevent the loss of resources
C. lawyer-proof prosecution and maximum sentences
D. swift justice through anonymous reporting
13.19.2.
92. Air Force personnel have a duty to promptly report FWA to
A. an appropriate supervisor or commander
B. to an IG or other appropriate inspector
C. through an established grievance channel
*D. all of these answers
13.19.2.
93. FWA complaints may be reported to
A. the Air Force Audit Agency
B. the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
C. security forces or other proper authorities
*D. all of these answers
13.19.2.
94. Air Force personnel have a duty to report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA). However, members should try to resolve FWA issues __________ before involving a higher level or the IG.
A. with civilian authorities or news agencies
B. at the highest possible level
*C. at the lowest possible level
D. with authorities outside the local area or jurisdiction
13.19.3.1.
95. When reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, the complainant’s privacy is safeguarded to the maximum extent possible. But Airmen should realize that members who knowingly make false statements
A. are protected from punitive action but lose legal credibility
B. are immune to punitive action or adverse administrative action
*C. are subject to punitive action or adverse administrative action
D. are shielded from all forms of retaliation under the Whistleblower Act
13.19.3.1.2.
96. Although communications made to an IG are not privileged or confidential, disclosure of those communications (and the identity of the communicant) will be strictly limited to
*A. an official need-to-know basis
B. the on-base military community
C. the Commander, Deputy Commander, immediate supervisor, and chain of command
D. the IG staff
13.19.3.2.
97. The DoD and Air Force environmental program is composed of four pillars:
*A. restoration, compliance, conservation, and pollution prevention
B. identification, prosecution, prevention, and conservation
C. identification, compliance, prosecution, and quality
D. restoration, teaching, compliance, and restitution
13.20.2.
98. Which Air Force environmental program's goal is to reduce risks to human health and the environment due to contamination from past Air Force activities?
*A. Environmental Restoration Program
B. Environmental Quality Program
C. Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
D. Natural and Cultural Resources Conservation Program
13.20.2.1.
99. Which Air Force environmental program ensures the Air Force plans and manages its mission and operations in a manner to achieve and maintain compliance with federal, state or local laws, executive orders, DoD and Air Force policies including those that apply overseas, and other binding agreements?
A. Environmental Restoration Program
*B. Environmental Quality Program
C. Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
D. Natural and Cultural Resources Conservation Program
13.20.2.2.
100. Which Air Force environmental program was created to prevent future pollution by reducing the amount of pollution/waste created at the source; reducing the use of hazardous materials; and minimizing the toxicity of wastes and the release of pollutants, all while reducing total ownership costs?
A. Environmental Restoration Program
B. Environmental Quality Program
*C. Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
D. Natural and Cultural Resources Conservation Program
13.20.2.3.
101. The Air Force environmental program that supports actions to protect, enhance, and sustain mission capability through effective planning and management of natural and cultural resources is
A. the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
B. the Environmental Restoration Program
C. the Environmental Quality Program
*D. the Natural and Cultural Resources Conservation Program
13.20.2.4.
102. Which Air Force environmental program's primary objective is to ensure continued access to the land and air space required to achieve the Air Force mission?
A. the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
B. the Environmental Restoration Program
C. the Environmental Quality Program
*D. the Natural and Cultural Resources Conservation Program
13.20.2.4.
103. Which Air Force environmental program identifies essential actions necessary to manage air resource assets (i.e. quality of the air we breathe, airspace to fly and train, etc.) in order to maximize their military value while attaining and maintaining compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies?
A. Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
B. Environmental Restoration Program
C. Environmental Quality Program
*D. Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program
13.20.3.
104. Which Air Force environmental program maintains water supply, water quality, and safety of Air Force water systems worldwide?
A. Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
*B. Water Quality Compliance Program
C. Environmental Quality Program
D. Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program
13.20.4.
105. Which Air Force environmental program's primary focus is to protect human health by providing safe drinking water?
A. Solid Waste Compliance
*B. Water Quality Compliance Program
C. Environmental Quality Program
D. Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program
13.20.4.
106. Which Air Force environmental program addresses solid waste characterization, handling, storage, and collection, solid waste disposal, record keeping and reporting of solid-waste-related data?
*A. Solid Waste Compliance
B. Water Quality Compliance Program
C. Environmental Quality Program
D. Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program
13.20.5.
107. The Air Force process designed to manage the procurement and use of HAZMAT to support Air Force missions, ensure the safety and health of personnel and surrounding communities, and minimize Air Force dependence on HAZMAT is
A. the Water Quality Compliance Program
B. Solid Waste Compliance
C. the Air Quality Program
*D. the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Management Process (HMMP)
13.20.7.