CUSECO Certified U.S. Export Compliance
Officer — Verified Practice Questions with
answers
Section 1: Export Control Fundamentals &
Regulatory Framework
1. Under U.S. export control regulations, which of the following constitutes an 'export'
requiring compliance review?
A) Only the physical shipment of tangible goods across a U.S. border to a foreign destination
B) The physical shipment of goods, the electronic transmission of technical data to a foreign
person located outside the United States, or the release of technology to a foreign person
inside the United States (deemed export)
C) Only shipments valued above $2,500 that require Schedule B classification
D) Any international financial transaction involving a foreign bank
Answer: B
Rationale: Under the EAR (15 CFR §734.13) and ITAR (22 CFR §120.17), an 'export' includes
not only the physical movement of items across borders, but also the electronic transmission
of technical data or software to a foreign person abroad, and the release of controlled
technology or source code to a foreign person inside the United States (a 'deemed export') .
2. A U.S. university research lab employs a Chinese-national postdoctoral researcher who
will have access to controlled dual-use technology controlled under ECCN 3E001. Which
statement most accurately describes the compliance requirement?
A) No license is required because the researcher is employed by a U.S. university and
accesses the technology within the United States
B) A deemed export license from BIS is required because the release of controlled
technology to a foreign person inside the United States is 'deemed' to be an export to that
person's country of citizenship (China)
C) The researcher must obtain a student visa amendment from the Department of State
before access is permitted
D) Only the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for compliance
Answer: B
, Rationale: Under 15 CFR §734.13(b), the release of technology or source code subject to the
EAR to a foreign person within the United States is 'deemed' to be an export to the person's
most recent country(ies) of citizenship or permanent residency .
3. Which U.S. government agency is responsible for administering the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR)?
A) Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
B) Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
C) Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
D) Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce
administers and enforces the EAR .
4. Which agency administers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)?
A) Department of Commerce, BIS
B) Department of Treasury, OFAC
C) Department of State, DDTC
D) Department of Defense, DTSA
Answer: C
Rationale: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) within the Department of State
administers the ITAR, which controls the export and import of defense articles and defense
services .
5. What is the primary purpose of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)?
A) To classify dual-use items for export
B) To administer and enforce economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign
countries, individuals, and entities
C) To license defense articles for export
D) To regulate commercial encryption exports
Answer: B
Rationale: OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S.
foreign policy and national security goals .
Section 2: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
6. A Commerce License is not required if:
A) The item is classified as EAR99 for all destinations
B) The exporter has obtained a written opinion from legal counsel
Officer — Verified Practice Questions with
answers
Section 1: Export Control Fundamentals &
Regulatory Framework
1. Under U.S. export control regulations, which of the following constitutes an 'export'
requiring compliance review?
A) Only the physical shipment of tangible goods across a U.S. border to a foreign destination
B) The physical shipment of goods, the electronic transmission of technical data to a foreign
person located outside the United States, or the release of technology to a foreign person
inside the United States (deemed export)
C) Only shipments valued above $2,500 that require Schedule B classification
D) Any international financial transaction involving a foreign bank
Answer: B
Rationale: Under the EAR (15 CFR §734.13) and ITAR (22 CFR §120.17), an 'export' includes
not only the physical movement of items across borders, but also the electronic transmission
of technical data or software to a foreign person abroad, and the release of controlled
technology or source code to a foreign person inside the United States (a 'deemed export') .
2. A U.S. university research lab employs a Chinese-national postdoctoral researcher who
will have access to controlled dual-use technology controlled under ECCN 3E001. Which
statement most accurately describes the compliance requirement?
A) No license is required because the researcher is employed by a U.S. university and
accesses the technology within the United States
B) A deemed export license from BIS is required because the release of controlled
technology to a foreign person inside the United States is 'deemed' to be an export to that
person's country of citizenship (China)
C) The researcher must obtain a student visa amendment from the Department of State
before access is permitted
D) Only the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for compliance
Answer: B
, Rationale: Under 15 CFR §734.13(b), the release of technology or source code subject to the
EAR to a foreign person within the United States is 'deemed' to be an export to the person's
most recent country(ies) of citizenship or permanent residency .
3. Which U.S. government agency is responsible for administering the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR)?
A) Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
B) Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
C) Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
D) Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce
administers and enforces the EAR .
4. Which agency administers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)?
A) Department of Commerce, BIS
B) Department of Treasury, OFAC
C) Department of State, DDTC
D) Department of Defense, DTSA
Answer: C
Rationale: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) within the Department of State
administers the ITAR, which controls the export and import of defense articles and defense
services .
5. What is the primary purpose of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)?
A) To classify dual-use items for export
B) To administer and enforce economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign
countries, individuals, and entities
C) To license defense articles for export
D) To regulate commercial encryption exports
Answer: B
Rationale: OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S.
foreign policy and national security goals .
Section 2: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
6. A Commerce License is not required if:
A) The item is classified as EAR99 for all destinations
B) The exporter has obtained a written opinion from legal counsel
