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  1. Which type of sanctions program targets an entire country or geographic region rather than specific individuals or entities?

    Answer: Comprehensive sanctions

    Comprehensive sanctions impose broad restrictions on all dealings with a specific country or territory, such as the historic Cuba and Iran embargoes.

  2. OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List primarily targets which category of persons?

    Answer: Individuals and entities whose assets are blocked under U.S. sanctions programs

    The SDN List includes individuals, entities, and vessels whose assets are blocked and with whom U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing.

  3. What is the key distinction between primary and secondary sanctions?

    Answer: Primary sanctions apply to U.S. persons; secondary sanctions can penalize non-U.S. persons for dealings with sanctioned parties

    Primary sanctions prohibit U.S. persons from transacting with sanctioned parties, while secondary sanctions create risk for non-U.S. persons who conduct certain business with sanctioned targets.

  4. Sectoral sanctions under OFAC's Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) List differ from SDN designations because they:

    Answer: Impose targeted restrictions on specific sectors rather than blocking all transactions

    SSI sectoral sanctions restrict specific types of transactions (e.g., new debt or equity) in targeted sectors like Russian finance and energy, without fully blocking the listed entity.

  5. A vessel placed on OFAC's SDN List is typically identified by which unique identifier?

    Answer: IMO number

    Ships designated on the SDN List are identified by their International Maritime Organization (IMO) number, which is a permanent vessel identifier.

  6. Which sanctions program specifically targets narcotics traffickers and was authorized by the Kingpin Act?

    Answer: Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions program

    The Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions program, authorized by the Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions Regulations and the Kingpin Act, targets significant narcotics traffickers and their associates.