Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 13 - Resource Management
1. The ultimate objective of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and execution is to provide the best mix of forces, equipment, and support attainable within fiscal constraints. The Air Force uses a unique process for implementing the PPBE:
A. the Air Force Complaints and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse programs
B. the Financial Working Group
C. the Financial Management Board
*D. the Air Force Corporate Structure
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2. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process is the Defense Department’s resource allocation system. PPBE is an iterative process consisting of four interrelated and overlapping phases:
*A. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
B. restoration, compliance, conservation, and pollution prevention
C. Funding, Allocation, Spending, and Planning
D. Planning, Allocation, Budgeting, and Restoration
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3. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process (PPBE) is an iterative process consisting of four interrelated and overlapping phases: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution. Planning is
A. linking planned requirements with the resources needed to provide them
*B. the translation of top-down guidance into meaningful plans and requirements
C. the submission of a budget concurrently with the programming phase
D. the Air Force's day to day operations and is carried out at MAJCOM, Wing, and unit level
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4. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process (PPBE) is an iterative process consisting of four interrelated and overlapping phases: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution. Programming is
*A. linking planned requirements with the resources needed to provide them
B. the translation of top-down guidance into meaningful plans and requirements
C. the submission of a budget concurrently with the programming phase
D. the Air Force's day to day operations and is carried out at MAJCOM, Wing, and unit level
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5. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process (PPBE) is an iterative process consisting of four interrelated and overlapping phases: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution. The key objective of programming is
A. the MAJCOM’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Operation Plan
B. to ensure every organization is included in the budget planning process
C. to translate top-down guidance into meaningful plans and requirements for which a program can be developed
*D. to develop a balanced, capabilities-based Air Force program in the form of the Air Force program objective memorandum (POM)
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6. The PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process) consists of four interrelated and overlapping phases: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution. Budgeting is
A. linking planned requirements with the resources needed to provide them
B. the translation of top-down guidance into meaningful plans and requirements
*C. the submission of a POM and budget concurrently with the programming phase
D. the Air Force's day to day operations and is carried out at MAJCOM, Wing, and unit level
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7. During the budgeting phase of PPBE, three things happen in the preparation of the Budget Estimate Submission (BES). First, analysts identify situations where Air Force resources are at risk of OSD or Congressional reduction. Second, the comptroller applies the latest inflation figures, flying hour and manpower rates, etc. Third, the program is put into the OSD budget format and budget justification documentation is prepared. Once these steps are complete, the final position is called the
*A. POM/BES or Program Budget Review
B. Air Force Defense Budget for Next FY
C. Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
D. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Operation Plan
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8. The budgeting phase of PPBE occurs concurrently with the programming phase. ___________ is the Air Force lead for budget and budget execution.
A. The Secretary of Defense
*B. SAF/FMB
C. The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
D. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force
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9. The PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process) consists of four interrelated phases: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution. Execution is
A. linking planned requirements with the resources needed to provide them
B. the translation of top-down guidance into meaningful plans and requirements
C. the submission of a POM and budget concurrently with the programming phase
*D. the focus on Air Force day to day operations and is carried out at MAJCOM, Wing, and unit level
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10. Because change is anticipated, Congress allows some flexibility within the operating budgets to move resources without requesting permission. Execution of the Air Force program is reviewed during MAJCOM budget execution reviews held in
*A. February, April, and July
B. January and June
C. October and April
D. October, April, and September
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11. Every SNCO must participate in and contribute to the PPBE process because
A. SNCOs help establish a budget to ensure funds are available to accomplish the mission
B. accurate estimates at the local level are important in determining overall Air Force needs
C. wise day-to-day resource management is essential to having an effective PPBE process
*D. all of these answers
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12. To many, some resources may appear to be cost-free assets because
A. they may not control the determination or allocation of these resources
B. they may not have the authority to change the mix of the total resources allocated
C. there is no bill delivered for the services or goods provided
*D. both A and B
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13. The problem-solving team developed by the Base Comptroller and designed to improve base-level resource management by providing training and assistance to responsibility centers and crossfeeding information is known as
A. the Financial Management Board
B. the Financial Working Group
*C. the Resource Management Team
D. Resource Advisors
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14. Who determines the membership of the Resource Management team and selects team members for each responsibility center visit?
*A. the base comptroller
B. the Financial Working Group
C. the Financial Management Board
D. the base commander
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15. Commanders and supervisors must ensure all personnel are taught proper principles for the care and safeguard of government property and equipment. ____________ offer training on a variety of topics for different management levels.
A. Communications Squadrons
*B. Logistics Readiness Squadrons (LRS)
C. Base Civil Engineering Squadrons
D. Flightline and Base Operations
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16. The system that provides a standard, web-enabled equipment management system applicable to all Air Force activities and provides worldwide visibility of all in-use and warehoused equipment assets is the
*A. Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS)
B. Logistics Readiness Squadron
C. Custodian Authorization and Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL)
D. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Operation Plan
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17. Who appoints or designates a property custodian for government property used by the unit and listed on allowance standard documents?
A. base commander
B. Resource Advisor
C. immediate supervisor
*D. organization commander or equivalent
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18. When a property custodian is designated, he or she must perform an inventory of all assets upon assuming responsibility and at least annually thereafter. The property custodian is only relieved of responsibility for assigned equipment when
A. the account is transferred to another custodian
B. the custodian issues or turns in items and obtains a signed receipt
C. the property custodian provides authorized adjustment documents
*D. all of these answers
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19. The process used to research and investigate the cause of loss, damage, or theft of government property and determine if it was due to an individual’s negligence or abuse is called
A. Commander's Call
*B. a Report of Survey (ROS)
C. an Article 15
D. the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS)
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20. A Report of Survey is used to research and investigate the cause of loss, damage, destruction, or theft of government property. The final report
A. is used to assess or relieve responsible persons from financial liability
B. serves as a source document to adjust accountable records
C. provides a tool to identify deficiencies that require corrective action
*D. all of these answers
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21. A Report of Survey is required when
A. documenting Fact-of-life changes to the budget
B. requesting approval for alterations, additions, or new construction
*C. any government property is lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen
D. the commander designates a primary and alternate facility manager
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22. A Report of Survey is not necessary when
A. the value of the loss, damage, or destruction exceeds $500
B. there is evidence of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or deliberate unauthorized use
*C. the person responsible for the loss or damage makes voluntary payment and the value of the loss is $500 or less
D. all of these answers
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23. A Report of Survey is used to investigate the cause of loss, damage, or theft of government property and determine if it was due to an individual’s negligence or abuse. However the assessment of financial liability will
*A. not be used instead of or as a form of disciplinary action
B. be initiated instead of formal punitive action under the UCMJ
C. not make any Air Force member liable for the loss of government property
D. be used as a form of disciplinary action if the negligence was intentional
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24. What agency is responsible for initiating a Report of Survey?
A. the Logistics Readiness Squadron
B. the Installation Commander or Staff
C. the Security Police or Law Enforcement
*D. the organization possessing the lost or damaged property
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25. The commander normally initiates Report of Survey proceedings by appointing an investigating official. The investigating official can be
A. any member of the base security police or AFOSI
B. any impartial NCO, E-6 and above or civilian equivalent
*C. any impartial officer, SNCO, or civilian (GS-7 or above)
D. any officer who is not a member of the owning organization
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26. The Report of Survey investigating official will determine if financial liability should be assessed based strictly on the facts and circumstances of the case. If financial liability is recommended, it will be based on
*A. the value of the property involved
B. the fact that financial liability is generally limited to one month’s pay
C. statements made by the person involved that the assessment will cause personal hardship
D. all of these answers
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27. All Air Force members and employees can be held liable for the loss, damage, or destruction of government property caused by their
A. negligence
B. willful misconduct
C. deliberate unauthorized use
*D. all of these answers
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28. Who may voluntarily pay for government property that was lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen?
A. persons willing to pay instead of accepting administrative action under the UCMJ
B. persons appointed or designated as the Report of Survey investigating official
*C. persons who have lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen government property valued at $500 or less
D. persons who have lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen government property valued at $500 or more
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