CERTIFIED US EXPORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE 2026/2027
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
CERTIFIED US EXPORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER MIDTERM EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE 2026/2027
75 100% 2026/2027
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Export Control Regulations Restricted Party Screening
Compliance Program Management Export Transaction Classification
Export Licensing & Documentation Ethical & Legal Compliance
COVER PAGE - 1
, 1 SECTION 1 | Export Control Regulations | Q1-Q16 | CERTIFIED US EXPORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A defense contractor in California exports night-vision goggles to a buyer in Saudi Arabia. The
goggles are specifically designed for military use and are listed under United States Munitions List
(USML) Category XII. Which regulatory framework governs this transaction-
A. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
B. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
C. Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
D. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) controls defense articles and services on the USML. Items specifically
designed for military use, like night-vision goggles under USML Category XII, fall under ITAR
jurisdiction. The EAR (Choice B) only controls dual-use items on the Commerce Control List, not
defense articles.
Q2 Question 2 of 75
A U.S. exporter plans to sell industrial chemicals to a customer in Iran. The chemicals have
legitimate civilian uses but could also be used in chemical weapons manufacturing. Which agency's
authorization is required before this transaction can proceed-
A. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
B. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
D. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
OFAC administers comprehensive sanctions against Iran under the Iranian Transactions and
Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). Nearly all transactions involving Iran require OFAC authorization
regardless of the item's classification. BIS (Choice A) controls dual-use exports but cannot authorize
transactions with sanctioned countries like Iran without OFAC approval.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 75
A software company based in Texas exports encryption source code to a customer in France. The
software is classified under ECCN 5D002 on the Commerce Control List. Under which regulatory
regime does this item fall-
A. ITAR Category XIV
B. OFAC sanctions program
C. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
D. Foreign Direct Investment Regulations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
ECCN 5D002 classifies encryption items controlled under the EAR for national security and
anti-terrorism reasons. The Commerce Control List (CCL) within the EAR governs dual-use items
including encryption software. ITAR (Choice A) only applies to defense articles, and OFAC (Choice
B) handles sanctions, not classification.
Q4 Question 4 of 75
An exporter in Ohio ships EAR99 commercial-grade aluminum to a buyer in Singapore. The buyer
subsequently re-exports the aluminum to a company in China that is on the BIS Entity List. Which
statement about reexport jurisdiction is correct-
A. Once the aluminum reaches Singapore, U.S. export controls no longer apply
B. Only Singaporean export controls govern the reexport
C. The transaction falls exclusively under Chinese import regulations
D. U.S. EAR reexport authorities continue to apply to the downstream shipment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
The EAR's reexport jurisdiction (15 CFR 734.2) extends U.S. control over items even after they
leave the United States, particularly when destined to Entity List parties. Reexports of U.S.-origin
items to listed entities require BIS authorization. Choice A is incorrect because U.S. jurisdiction
follows the item through the supply chain.
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, Q5 Question 5 of 75
A German manufacturer produces industrial turbines using 15% U.S.-origin components by value.
The German company plans to export the turbines to a customer in Russia. Under the EAR de
minimis rules, which statement is correct-
A. The turbines are subject to EAR because U.S. content exceeds 10% threshold for Russia
B. The turbines are not subject to EAR because U.S. content is below 25% threshold
C. The turbines are subject only to German export controls
D. The turbines are exempt from all export controls
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
For Russia and other Country Group D:5 nations, the de minimis threshold is 10% (15 CFR 734.4).
The 15% U.S. content exceeds this lower threshold, subjecting the turbines to EAR reexport
controls. Choice B incorrectly applies the standard 25% threshold that applies to most other
countries.
Q6 Question 6 of 75
A U.S. defense contractor registers with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to
manufacture defense articles listed on the USML. How often must the company renew its ITAR
registration-
A. Every 1 year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Renewal is required only when manufacturing new categories
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
ITAR registration must be renewed every two years (22 CFR 122.4) to maintain manufacturing and
export privileges for defense articles. Failure to renew results in lapse of registration and inability to
engage in defense trade. Choice A is incorrect as annual renewal is not required, and Choice C
overstates the renewal interval.
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
CERTIFIED US EXPORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER MIDTERM EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE 2026/2027
75 100% 2026/2027
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Export Control Regulations Restricted Party Screening
Compliance Program Management Export Transaction Classification
Export Licensing & Documentation Ethical & Legal Compliance
COVER PAGE - 1
, 1 SECTION 1 | Export Control Regulations | Q1-Q16 | CERTIFIED US EXPORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026/2027 GUIDE 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A defense contractor in California exports night-vision goggles to a buyer in Saudi Arabia. The
goggles are specifically designed for military use and are listed under United States Munitions List
(USML) Category XII. Which regulatory framework governs this transaction-
A. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
B. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
C. Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
D. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) controls defense articles and services on the USML. Items specifically
designed for military use, like night-vision goggles under USML Category XII, fall under ITAR
jurisdiction. The EAR (Choice B) only controls dual-use items on the Commerce Control List, not
defense articles.
Q2 Question 2 of 75
A U.S. exporter plans to sell industrial chemicals to a customer in Iran. The chemicals have
legitimate civilian uses but could also be used in chemical weapons manufacturing. Which agency's
authorization is required before this transaction can proceed-
A. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
B. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
D. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
OFAC administers comprehensive sanctions against Iran under the Iranian Transactions and
Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). Nearly all transactions involving Iran require OFAC authorization
regardless of the item's classification. BIS (Choice A) controls dual-use exports but cannot authorize
transactions with sanctioned countries like Iran without OFAC approval.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 75
A software company based in Texas exports encryption source code to a customer in France. The
software is classified under ECCN 5D002 on the Commerce Control List. Under which regulatory
regime does this item fall-
A. ITAR Category XIV
B. OFAC sanctions program
C. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
D. Foreign Direct Investment Regulations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
ECCN 5D002 classifies encryption items controlled under the EAR for national security and
anti-terrorism reasons. The Commerce Control List (CCL) within the EAR governs dual-use items
including encryption software. ITAR (Choice A) only applies to defense articles, and OFAC (Choice
B) handles sanctions, not classification.
Q4 Question 4 of 75
An exporter in Ohio ships EAR99 commercial-grade aluminum to a buyer in Singapore. The buyer
subsequently re-exports the aluminum to a company in China that is on the BIS Entity List. Which
statement about reexport jurisdiction is correct-
A. Once the aluminum reaches Singapore, U.S. export controls no longer apply
B. Only Singaporean export controls govern the reexport
C. The transaction falls exclusively under Chinese import regulations
D. U.S. EAR reexport authorities continue to apply to the downstream shipment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
The EAR's reexport jurisdiction (15 CFR 734.2) extends U.S. control over items even after they
leave the United States, particularly when destined to Entity List parties. Reexports of U.S.-origin
items to listed entities require BIS authorization. Choice A is incorrect because U.S. jurisdiction
follows the item through the supply chain.
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, Q5 Question 5 of 75
A German manufacturer produces industrial turbines using 15% U.S.-origin components by value.
The German company plans to export the turbines to a customer in Russia. Under the EAR de
minimis rules, which statement is correct-
A. The turbines are subject to EAR because U.S. content exceeds 10% threshold for Russia
B. The turbines are not subject to EAR because U.S. content is below 25% threshold
C. The turbines are subject only to German export controls
D. The turbines are exempt from all export controls
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
For Russia and other Country Group D:5 nations, the de minimis threshold is 10% (15 CFR 734.4).
The 15% U.S. content exceeds this lower threshold, subjecting the turbines to EAR reexport
controls. Choice B incorrectly applies the standard 25% threshold that applies to most other
countries.
Q6 Question 6 of 75
A U.S. defense contractor registers with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to
manufacture defense articles listed on the USML. How often must the company renew its ITAR
registration-
A. Every 1 year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Renewal is required only when manufacturing new categories
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
ITAR registration must be renewed every two years (22 CFR 122.4) to maintain manufacturing and
export privileges for defense articles. Failure to renew results in lapse of registration and inability to
engage in defense trade. Choice A is incorrect as annual renewal is not required, and Choice C
overstates the renewal interval.
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