Final Exam Chapter 1

Question 1

1. Who maintains ethical responsibility for the US Government?
   a. Senior leadership
   b. Military personnel
   c. Civilians
   d. All government representatives

Answer 1

d. All government representatives

Question 2

2. CCOs must not avoid:
   a. Conflict of interest
   b. Appearance of a conflict of interest
   c. A particular matter without a direct financial impact
   d. A particular matter with a direct financial impact

Answer 2

c. A particular matter without a direct financial impact

Question 3

3. For companies that offer product incentives with a purchase, the CCO may keep the item since the government did not necessarily pay for it.
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 3

b. False

Question 4

4. You may accept gifts from a prohibited source with a face value up to a total of $________ per calendar year, but any gifts on a single occasion may not exceed $_______ in value.
   a. $100 and $10
   b. $50 and $20
   c. $200 and $50
   d. $ 75 and $40

Answer 4

b. $50 and $20

Question 5

5. Which of the following is considered fraud?
   a. Suppression of truth
   b. A gesture or innuendo
   c. Misleading representation
   d. All of the above

Answer 5

d. All of the above

Question 6

6. When in a foreign area, the CCO may accept food, refreshments, or entertainment during meals or meetings so long as which of the following conditions are met:
   a. The US market value does not exceed the DoS per diem rate for the foreign area, when converted to US Dollars
   b. Guests include non-U.S. citizens or foreign representatives
   c. Attendance at the meeting or event is part of the employee’s official duties
   d. The gifts are not from foreign governments
   e. All of the above

Answer 6

e. All of the above

Question 7

7. If you have any doubt about what you should or should not accept, who should you consult?
   a. Supervisor
   b. Commander
   c. Legal Office or Ethics Advisor
   d. A contractor

Answer 7

c. Legal Office or Ethics Advisor

Question 8

8. As the CCO, you know that offices order supplies at the end of the month. However, you noticed that a specific office has also been randomly ordering every two weeks. What is your first thought:
   a. The office must have needed more supplies
   b. This could be an indication of fraud; further investigation is needed
   c. A new person has started
   d. This is not fraud

Answer 8

b. This could be an indication of fraud; further investigation is needed

Question 9

9. If a gratuity is delivered to you (e.g., left on your desk or car), what should you not do?
   a. Keep it because the giver is unknown
   b. Return it to the person who left it immediately
   c. Pay the fair market value
   d. Donate it to charity

Answer 9

a. Keep it because the giver is unknown

Question 10

10. As a last resort, if the contractor appears to be offended, accept the gratuity and perform which of the following steps?
    a. Have your finance officer safeguard the gratuity by placing it in a safe and ask for a receipt
    b. Consult with the legal office
    c. Write a memo for record (MFR) explaining the circumstances/approx value of the item and mention legal advice was obtained
    d. All of the above

Answer 10

d. All of the above

Question 11

11. The Anti-Kickback Act of 1996 does NOT apply to:
    a. Money, fees, commissions, gifts, gratuities
    b. Things of value
    c. Compensation of any kind
    d. Favorable treatment
    e. None of the above

Answer 11

e. None of the above

Question 12

12. Any person who knowingly and willfully engages in conduct prohibited by the Anti-Kickback Act shall be imprisoned for not more than _____ years or shall be subject to a fine or both.
    a. Six months
    b. Two years
    c. Ten years
    d. Five years

Answer 12

c. Ten years

Question 13

13. The DoD does not tolerate any form of trafficking in persons (TIP). When should a TIP-related situation be reported to the appropriate officials?
    a. If there is knowledge about trafficking
    b. Only if the CCO actually sees it happening
    c. Always, it is a CCO responsibility
    d. When it becomes an inconvenience in the CCO position

Answer 13

c. Always, it is a CCO responsibility

Question 14

14. As the CCO, if I am offered an “escort” by a local vendor, which of the following should I do?
    a. Immediately inform counsel
    b. Inform your chain of command
    c. Take immediate action to impose suitable remedies, including termination, on contractors that support or promote trafficking or fail to monitor the conduct of their employees or subcontractors with regard to trafficking.
    d. All of the above

Answer 14

d. All of the above

Question 15

15. Contracting and procurement fraud schemes involve which of the following:
    a. Product substitution
    b. Government employee collusion
    c. Bribes, gratuities and kick-backs
    d. All of the above

Answer 15

d. All of the above

Question 16

16. Professional friendships with contractors or subcontractors are prohibited.
    a. True
    b. False

Answer 16

b. False

Question 17

17. A “prohibited source” is defined as ___________.
    a. Company doing business/seeking to do business with the Federal gov
    b. Foreign government
    c. Distinguished Visitor
    d. All of the above

Answer 17

a. Company doing business/seeking to do business with the Federal gov

Question 18

18. Many foreign business cultures do NOT expect kick-backs, finder’s fees, exchange of gifts, or other gratuities.
    a. True
    b. False

Answer 18

b. False

Question 19

19. Which of the following does the CCO not have the authority to do?
    a. Use judgment to protect the warfighter and taxpayer
    b. Grant home leave to a supporting contractor
    c. Assist contractors finding experts since none are available in the DoD
    d. Encourage personnel to speak up if ethics are not being upheld

Answer 19

b. Grant home leave to a supporting contractor