Certified Exporter (CE) Practice Exam LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A

Certified Exporter (CE) Practice Exam LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADE A



**Q1:** What is the primary purpose of obtaining a Certified Exporter (CE) designation?

**A)** To receive tax exemptions on domestic sales

**B)** To demonstrate expertise in international trade regulations and procedures

**C)** To become a licensed customs broker in multiple countries

**D)** To waive all export licensing requirements

**Answer:** B



**Q2:** Which U.S. government agency primarily regulates the export of dual-use items
(commercial items with military applications)?

**A)** Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

**B)** Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

**C)** Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

**D)** Department of the Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

**Answer:** C

**Explanation:** BIS administers the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for dual-use
items. DDTC regulates defense articles and services (ITAR).



**Q3:** The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls the export of:

**A)** All commercial electronics

**B)** Defense articles, defense services, and related technical data

**C)** Agricultural commodities

**D)** Consumer clothing

**Answer:** B

,**Q4:** What is an ECCN?

**A)** Export Control Classification Number - a code used to identify items on the
Commerce Control List (CCL)

**B)** Export Customs Clearance Number - used for shipping manifests

**C)** Electronic Commercial Credit Note

**D)** European Community Customs Number

**Answer:** A



**Q5:** A shipment valued under $2500 going to Canada for consumption would typically
require what type of filing in the Automated Export System (AES)?

**A)** Full EEI (Electronic Export Information) filing

**B)** No EEI filing is required (exempt)

**C)** A simplified summary filing

**D)** A paper SED (Shipper's Export Declaration)

**Answer:** B

**Explanation:** Shipments to Canada for consumption where the value is under $2500
are generally exempt from EEI filing.



**Q6:** The "Deemed Export" rule involves:

**A)** Shipping goods through a deemed carrier

**B)** Releasing controlled technology or source code to a foreign national within the
United States

**C)** Deeming a product as dangerous for transport

**D)** Automatically classifying an item as EAR99

**Answer:** B

, **Q7:** Which document is a title of ownership and a contract between the shipper and
carrier for transportation?

**A)** Commercial Invoice

**B)** Packing List

**C)** Bill of Lading

**D)** Certificate of Origin

**Answer:** C



**Q8:** What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) used for?

**A)** Classifying goods for import to determine duty rates

**B)** Classifying goods for export control

**C)** Determining proper packaging for hazardous materials

**D)** Listing prohibited export destinations

**Answer:** A

**Explanation:** While used for imports, the harmonized system numbers are also the
basis for Schedule B numbers used for export statistics.



**Q9:** For export compliance, what is a "Red Flag" indicator?

**A)** A signal that an order or transaction may violate export controls

**B)** A marker for high-value shipments

**C)** A designation for hazardous materials

**D)** A customs seal

**Answer:** A



**Q10:** The "Denied Persons List" is maintained by:

**A)** BIS

**B)** DDTC