[10 Test Answers] FEMA IS-107: Travel Rules and Regulations

Here are the FEMA test answers to IS-107.24: FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations course.

Overview: The new FEMA IS-107.24 course was updated on January 4, 2024 to gain an understanding of Federal travel rules and regulations. This course presents an overview of FEMA rules and regulations on employee travel, including eligible and non-eligible expenses.

Primary audience: FEMA IS-107.24 is mandatory for all reservists every 2 calendar years and strongly suggested for all FEMA employees. (This replaces DF 502 FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations)

FEMA IS-107.24 test answers

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Question 1. Which of the following expenses are eligible for travel reimbursement?
A. Hotel or airport luggage porter tips.
B. Medicine purchased for a travel-related illness.✅
C. Purchase of maps or other travel information.
D. Transportation to and from airports.

Question 2. Select the TRUE statement about use of a privately owned vehicle (POV):
A. A cost comparison is a strictly optional element of determining POV usage.
B. Usage of a POV must be pre-approved.✅
C. The POV reimbursement amount will typically exceed the cost of common carrier travel.
D. In an emergency, the Federal Government can mandate POV usage.

Question 3. When traveling on official business, the FEMA Travel Management Center:
A. Makes reservations for lodging, rental car, and common carrier.✅
B. Issues emergency tickets without an approved travel authorization.
C. Can act as an alternative to a private travel agency for other travel needs.
D. Is available for inquiries from 8 am to 8 pm each day.

Question 4. YES or NO. Do you need to submit a receipt for a lunch costing $14.50?
A. NO✅
B. YES

Question 5. You should file a travel voucher within ___.
A. 14 days of the end of the trip
B. 5 days of the end of the trip✅
C. 7 days of the end of the trip
D. 2 days of the end of the trip

Question 6. Select the FALSE statement about local travel:
A. It entitles employees to a per diem allowance.✅
B. It prohibits overnight lodging.
C. It allows travel to an alternate location to conduct official business.
D. It may be orally authorized.

Question 7. Which of the following expenses is non-reimbursable?
A. Official phone calls (with documentation)
B. Laundry, in contiguous USA✅
C. Laundry, in foreign locations
D. Baggage fees

Question 8. Select the FALSE statement about travel allowances:
A. Travel allowances are provided for Federal employees each time that they travel on official business for the Government.
B. Travel allowances ensure that all Federal employees are treated with fairness in lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
C. Travel allowances are provided for upgraded accommodations for Federal employees who must travel frequently for the Government.✅
D. Travel allowances ensure that the “essential needs” of Federal employees are met while on official travel for the Government.

Question 9. Lodging rate increases from 151% to 300% above the approved per diem may be authorized only by the ___.
A. Direct Supervisor
B. Deputy FEMA Administrator
C. Chief Financial Officer✅
D. Federal Coordinating Officer

Question 10. Which of the following types of travel authorizations permits an individual or group to travel for any official purpose without further authorization?
A. Blanket Travel Authorization✅
B. Unlimited Travel Authorization
C. Invitation Travel Authorization
D. Combined Travel Authorization

Other recurring FEMA courses

These courses currently have a “calendar-year” extension to allow FEMA staff to retake the course as a recurring requirement.