CES Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance 3

Question 1

Which country is subject to one of the most comprehensive US trade embargoes, prohibiting nearly all commercial transactions without specific OFAC authorization?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Cuba has been subject to a comprehensive US trade embargo for decades, enforced by OFAC, with very limited exceptions for authorized humanitarian, journalistic, or specific commercial activities.

Question 2

What is the US Munitions List (USML)?

Accepted Answer

The list of defense articles, defense services, and related technical data controlled under ITAR

Answer

The USML, maintained by DDTC, enumerates all defense articles, defense services, and related technical data subject to ITAR controls, requiring State Department authorization before export.

Question 3

An effective export compliance program (ECP) must include which combination of elements?

Accepted Answer

Management commitment, risk assessment, written policies and procedures, training, and internal auditing

Answer

A robust ECP requires management commitment, ongoing risk assessment, documented policies, employee training, export authorization procedures, recordkeeping, and periodic internal audits to demonstrate and maintain compliance.

Question 4

Under US export control rules, what is a 'reexport'?

Accepted Answer

The export of a US-origin item (or qualifying foreign item) from one foreign country to another

Answer

A reexport is the shipment of a US-origin item — or a foreign-made item containing US-controlled content above de minimis thresholds — from one foreign country to another, which may still require US government authorization.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a post-shipment end-use verification conducted by BIS?

Accepted Answer

To confirm that exported items are being used for their authorized purpose and have not been diverted

Answer

BIS conducts post-shipment verifications to confirm that US-origin controlled items are being used as stated in the export license application and have not been diverted to unauthorized parties or uses.

(CES) Certified Export Specialist Practice Test

(CES) Certified Export Specialist Practice Test

CES Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance 3