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The CGMS Exam consists of five different content areas/domains. They are General Knowledge, Pre-Award Activities, Award Activities, Post-Award Activities, and Close-Out.

A passing score is 112 correct answers out of 150 questions.

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Grants Management:
Identifying 10 Internal Control Gaps

Key Steps to Successfully
Close Out an Award

Mastering Financial Transparency:
Key Strategies for Audit-Proofing
Your Organization

Streamlining Pre- and Post-Award
Grants Administration:
Tips and Tools for Efficiency

Essential Insights on Combatting Fraud in Grant Management

Best Practices:
Resolving Grants Management Issues
When Multiple Departments are Involved

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