CUSECO — EXAM PREP
Certified US Export Compliance Officer
Comprehensive Exam Review
Academic Year:
CUSECO Exam Prep
Question 1
Which of the following are possible definitions of a defense service?
A. Design, development, engineering, or demilitarization
B. Only training and technical assistance
C. Only the physical transfer of defense articles
D. Only consulting services
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Design, development, engineering, or demilitarization
RATIONALE:
Defense services include the furnishing of assistance (including training) to foreign
persons in the design, development, engineering, manufacture, production, assembly,
testing, repair, maintenance, modification, operation, demilitarization, or destruction of
defense articles.
,Question 2
When is Form DSP-83 required?
A. Required with license applications for exports of classified technical data, classified
defense articles, and significant military equipment
B. Only for temporary imports
C. Only for commercial exports
D. Only for exports to Canada
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Required with license applications for exports of classified technical
data, classified defense articles, and significant military equipment
RATIONALE:
Form DSP-83 (Non-Transfer and Use Certificate) is required with license applications for
exports of classified technical data, classified defense articles, and significant military
equipment. It ensures the foreign end-user agrees to certain restrictions on the use and
transfer of the items.
Question 3
What is the most authoritative and best way to keep track of proposed and final regulatory
changes regarding US trade controls?
A. Federal Register
B. Trade publications
C. Industry newsletters
D. Company compliance manuals
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Federal Register
RATIONALE:
The Federal Register is the official journal of the US federal government and the most
authoritative source for proposed and final regulatory changes regarding US trade controls,
including the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
,Question 4
Where is the US Munitions List (USML) contained?
A. ITAR
B. EAR
C. FTSR
D. OFAC
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ITAR
RATIONALE:
The US Munitions List (USML) is contained in the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), specifically in Part 121 of the ITAR. It lists defense articles and services
that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of State.
Question 5
What is the DSP-83 under the ITAR?
A. A non-transfer and use certificate
B. A temporary import license
C. A manufacturing license agreement
D. A technical assistance agreement
CORRECT ANSWER: A. A non-transfer and use certificate
RATIONALE:
The DSP-83 is a "Non-Transfer and Use Certificate" required under the ITAR. It is
executed by the foreign end-user to certify that they will not transfer the defense article to
unauthorized persons or uses without prior approval from the US Department of State.
, Question 6
What is generally required for a BIS license application for National Security items to
Indonesia?
A. A Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser and an Import/End-user Certificate
issued by the IC/DV authority of the country
B. Only a purchase order
C. Only a commercial invoice
D. No documentation is required
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. A Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser and an Import/End-
user Certificate issued by the IC/DV authority of the country
RATIONALE:
For BIS license applications for National Security (NS) controlled items to certain
destinations, including Indonesia, a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and
Purchaser and an Import/End-user Certificate issued by the Import
Certificate/Delivery Verification (IC/DV) authority of the country are generally required.
Question 7
Where is the Schedule B Number entered?
A. On the AES filing
B. On the commercial invoice
C. On the packing list
D. On the bill of lading
CORRECT ANSWER: A. On the AES filing
RATIONALE:
The Schedule B Number (or Harmonized System number) is entered on the Automated
Export System (AES) filing. It is used to classify exported goods for statistical purposes and
is required for most export shipments.
Certified US Export Compliance Officer
Comprehensive Exam Review
Academic Year:
CUSECO Exam Prep
Question 1
Which of the following are possible definitions of a defense service?
A. Design, development, engineering, or demilitarization
B. Only training and technical assistance
C. Only the physical transfer of defense articles
D. Only consulting services
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Design, development, engineering, or demilitarization
RATIONALE:
Defense services include the furnishing of assistance (including training) to foreign
persons in the design, development, engineering, manufacture, production, assembly,
testing, repair, maintenance, modification, operation, demilitarization, or destruction of
defense articles.
,Question 2
When is Form DSP-83 required?
A. Required with license applications for exports of classified technical data, classified
defense articles, and significant military equipment
B. Only for temporary imports
C. Only for commercial exports
D. Only for exports to Canada
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Required with license applications for exports of classified technical
data, classified defense articles, and significant military equipment
RATIONALE:
Form DSP-83 (Non-Transfer and Use Certificate) is required with license applications for
exports of classified technical data, classified defense articles, and significant military
equipment. It ensures the foreign end-user agrees to certain restrictions on the use and
transfer of the items.
Question 3
What is the most authoritative and best way to keep track of proposed and final regulatory
changes regarding US trade controls?
A. Federal Register
B. Trade publications
C. Industry newsletters
D. Company compliance manuals
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Federal Register
RATIONALE:
The Federal Register is the official journal of the US federal government and the most
authoritative source for proposed and final regulatory changes regarding US trade controls,
including the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
,Question 4
Where is the US Munitions List (USML) contained?
A. ITAR
B. EAR
C. FTSR
D. OFAC
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ITAR
RATIONALE:
The US Munitions List (USML) is contained in the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), specifically in Part 121 of the ITAR. It lists defense articles and services
that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of State.
Question 5
What is the DSP-83 under the ITAR?
A. A non-transfer and use certificate
B. A temporary import license
C. A manufacturing license agreement
D. A technical assistance agreement
CORRECT ANSWER: A. A non-transfer and use certificate
RATIONALE:
The DSP-83 is a "Non-Transfer and Use Certificate" required under the ITAR. It is
executed by the foreign end-user to certify that they will not transfer the defense article to
unauthorized persons or uses without prior approval from the US Department of State.
, Question 6
What is generally required for a BIS license application for National Security items to
Indonesia?
A. A Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser and an Import/End-user Certificate
issued by the IC/DV authority of the country
B. Only a purchase order
C. Only a commercial invoice
D. No documentation is required
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. A Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser and an Import/End-
user Certificate issued by the IC/DV authority of the country
RATIONALE:
For BIS license applications for National Security (NS) controlled items to certain
destinations, including Indonesia, a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and
Purchaser and an Import/End-user Certificate issued by the Import
Certificate/Delivery Verification (IC/DV) authority of the country are generally required.
Question 7
Where is the Schedule B Number entered?
A. On the AES filing
B. On the commercial invoice
C. On the packing list
D. On the bill of lading
CORRECT ANSWER: A. On the AES filing
RATIONALE:
The Schedule B Number (or Harmonized System number) is entered on the Automated
Export System (AES) filing. It is used to classify exported goods for statistical purposes and
is required for most export shipments.
