CIFFA Canadian International Freight Forwarders
Association (CIFFA) Exam Questions and
Answers Updated 2026
1. In general, why is trade between countries that share similar CREEEPS easier. Select one answer.
a. Because of favorable exchange rates and transportation network.
b. Because of similar economic and democratic principles.(from texidium)
c. Because these countries are on the same continent.
d. Because of different cultural, economic and social characteristics.
2. Which government organization controls Canadian imports and exports administers the Customs Act?
Select one answer.
a. Global Affairs Canada
b. Canada Customs and Border protection Agency
c. Canada Border Services Agency(from texidium)
d. Transport Canada
3. A CIFFA freight forwarder can act as either principal or agent for their customer. Depending on which
role is assumed, the rights and liabilities of the freight forwarder will differ. Where in the CIFFA
, Standard Trading Conditions can one find a description of the freight forwarder acting as an agent?
Select one answer.
a. Paragraph 1
b. Paragraph 2
c. Paragraph 3(from
texidium)
d. Paragraph 4
4. What do the terms of payment in the sales contract identify? Select one answer.
a. When and how the buyer pays the seller
b. When the ownership of goods is transferred from the seller to the buyer
c. The method of payment by the seller to the buyer
d. The role of banks in international transactions.
5. Ciffa’s mission is to represent and support members of the Canadian freight forwarding industry and
Ciffa strives to accomplish this mission by focusing on its key foundation elements. Which of those
elements includes monitoring world marketplace and influencing government’s regulatory and
statutory changes? Select one answer.
a. Education
b. Advocacy
c. Membership
d. Public service
6. According to the Ciffa Standard Training Condition, what is the freight forwarder’s duty if he
recommends an appropriate insurance broker to his customer to insure his cargo? Select one answer.
a. The freight forwarder is liable if the customer does not recover a loss
b. The freight forwarder has no further duty after the recommendation
c. The freight forward must negotiate the insurance terms on the customer’s behalf
d. The freight forwarder must pay part of the insurance premium
7. A customer’s shipment has been damaged. According to the Ciffa Standard Trading Conditions, within
what time must the customer notify the freight forwarder of a claim? Select one answer.
a. Within 7 days of the completion of transit(from CIFFA STC)
, b. Within 7 days of the event giving rise to the claim
c. Within 14 days of the completion of transit
d. Within 45 days of the date when the goods should have delivered.
8. In accordance with which document does a regular Ciffa member agree to observe all relevant laws of
Canada regarding the movement of goods entrusted to him? Select one answer.
a. The Standard Trading Conditions
b. The Code of Ethics
c. The Transportation Act
d. The Ethics Reform Act
SOURCE: https://ciffa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-By-Laws-English_Rebrand_May-1.pdf
9. Which party to the international trade can a freight forwarder use to assist him with understanding the
laws that the CBSA administers? Select one answer.
a. An agent at the country of import
b. The exporter’s bank
c. The lawyer
d. The customs broker
10. What is the time in Moscow (GMT +3), if it is 18:00 in Ottawa (GMT-5) on Tuesday? Select one
answer.a. 10:00 on Tuesday
b. 14:00 on Tuesday
c. 02:00 on Wednesday
d. 14:00 on Wednesday
11. What time does a shipment arrived in Panama City (GMT -5), if it departs Vancouver (GMT -8) at 14:00
on Monday? The flight takes 12 hours. Select one answer.
a. 23:00 on Monday
b. 02:00 on Tuesday
c. 05:00 on Tuesday
d. 06:00 on Tuesday
12. Which of the following statements regarding the terms of delivery is true? Select one answer.
a. Incoterms® apply automatically to the contract of sale
b. Incoterms® do not address the title to the goods.
c. Incoterms® are incorporated into the contract of carriage
d. Incoterms® are outlined in a document separate from the contract of carriage
13. In which Incoterm® is the seller’s risk maximized? Select one answer.
a. E-Terms
b. C-Terms
c. D-
Terms
d. F-Terms
Association (CIFFA) Exam Questions and
Answers Updated 2026
1. In general, why is trade between countries that share similar CREEEPS easier. Select one answer.
a. Because of favorable exchange rates and transportation network.
b. Because of similar economic and democratic principles.(from texidium)
c. Because these countries are on the same continent.
d. Because of different cultural, economic and social characteristics.
2. Which government organization controls Canadian imports and exports administers the Customs Act?
Select one answer.
a. Global Affairs Canada
b. Canada Customs and Border protection Agency
c. Canada Border Services Agency(from texidium)
d. Transport Canada
3. A CIFFA freight forwarder can act as either principal or agent for their customer. Depending on which
role is assumed, the rights and liabilities of the freight forwarder will differ. Where in the CIFFA
, Standard Trading Conditions can one find a description of the freight forwarder acting as an agent?
Select one answer.
a. Paragraph 1
b. Paragraph 2
c. Paragraph 3(from
texidium)
d. Paragraph 4
4. What do the terms of payment in the sales contract identify? Select one answer.
a. When and how the buyer pays the seller
b. When the ownership of goods is transferred from the seller to the buyer
c. The method of payment by the seller to the buyer
d. The role of banks in international transactions.
5. Ciffa’s mission is to represent and support members of the Canadian freight forwarding industry and
Ciffa strives to accomplish this mission by focusing on its key foundation elements. Which of those
elements includes monitoring world marketplace and influencing government’s regulatory and
statutory changes? Select one answer.
a. Education
b. Advocacy
c. Membership
d. Public service
6. According to the Ciffa Standard Training Condition, what is the freight forwarder’s duty if he
recommends an appropriate insurance broker to his customer to insure his cargo? Select one answer.
a. The freight forwarder is liable if the customer does not recover a loss
b. The freight forwarder has no further duty after the recommendation
c. The freight forward must negotiate the insurance terms on the customer’s behalf
d. The freight forwarder must pay part of the insurance premium
7. A customer’s shipment has been damaged. According to the Ciffa Standard Trading Conditions, within
what time must the customer notify the freight forwarder of a claim? Select one answer.
a. Within 7 days of the completion of transit(from CIFFA STC)
, b. Within 7 days of the event giving rise to the claim
c. Within 14 days of the completion of transit
d. Within 45 days of the date when the goods should have delivered.
8. In accordance with which document does a regular Ciffa member agree to observe all relevant laws of
Canada regarding the movement of goods entrusted to him? Select one answer.
a. The Standard Trading Conditions
b. The Code of Ethics
c. The Transportation Act
d. The Ethics Reform Act
SOURCE: https://ciffa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-By-Laws-English_Rebrand_May-1.pdf
9. Which party to the international trade can a freight forwarder use to assist him with understanding the
laws that the CBSA administers? Select one answer.
a. An agent at the country of import
b. The exporter’s bank
c. The lawyer
d. The customs broker
10. What is the time in Moscow (GMT +3), if it is 18:00 in Ottawa (GMT-5) on Tuesday? Select one
answer.a. 10:00 on Tuesday
b. 14:00 on Tuesday
c. 02:00 on Wednesday
d. 14:00 on Wednesday
11. What time does a shipment arrived in Panama City (GMT -5), if it departs Vancouver (GMT -8) at 14:00
on Monday? The flight takes 12 hours. Select one answer.
a. 23:00 on Monday
b. 02:00 on Tuesday
c. 05:00 on Tuesday
d. 06:00 on Tuesday
12. Which of the following statements regarding the terms of delivery is true? Select one answer.
a. Incoterms® apply automatically to the contract of sale
b. Incoterms® do not address the title to the goods.
c. Incoterms® are incorporated into the contract of carriage
d. Incoterms® are outlined in a document separate from the contract of carriage
13. In which Incoterm® is the seller’s risk maximized? Select one answer.
a. E-Terms
b. C-Terms
c. D-
Terms
d. F-Terms
