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Exam Code CPFO
Exam Name Certified Public Finance Officer Exam
Vendor GFOA
Total Questions 203
Last Updated 07-Nov, 2026
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Free CPFO Practice Questions

Explore 7 free practice questions for the GFOA CPFO exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    What is the primary purpose of a government budget?

    • Option A:

      Maximize company profits

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Allocate public resources and establish financial priorities

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Eliminate all government debt

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Increase employee salaries only

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    Which financial statement reports a government's assets, liabilities, and net position?

    • Option A:

      Statement of Activities

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Balance Sheet

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Statement of Cash Flows

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Budget Report

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    What is the main purpose of debt management?

    • Option A:

      Increase borrowing every year

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Manage borrowing costs and financial risks

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Eliminate taxation

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Reduce government services

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    Which investment generally has the lowest credit risk among these options?


    • Option A:

      Corporate junk bonds

      Correct
    • Option B:

      U.S. Treasury securities

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Common stocks

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Speculative bonds

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    What is the primary objective of internal controls?

    • Option A:

      Prevent and detect errors and fraud

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Increase operating expenses

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Eliminate financial reporting

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Replace external audits

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

  6. Question 6

    Single answer

    What is the purpose of competitive procurement?

    • Option A:

      Guarantee one supplier receives the contract

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Promote fairness, competition, and value for money

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Avoid documenting purchases

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Eliminate vendor evaluation

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

  7. Question 7

    Single answer

    What does risk assessment help an organization identify?

    • Option A:

      Only employee salaries

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Potential threats and their likelihood and impact

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Only annual revenue

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Future tax rates with certainty

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B