CUSECO Exam Version 2 — Verified Practice
Questions
Section 1: Export Control Fundamentals &
Regulatory Framework
1. Under U.S. export control law, what constitutes an "export" requiring compliance
review?
A) Only the physical shipment of tangible goods across a U.S. border
B) The physical shipment of goods, the electronic transmission of technical data abroad, or
the release of technology to a foreign person inside the U.S. (deemed export)
C) Only shipments valued above $2,500
D) Any international financial transaction
Answer: B
Rationale: Under EAR Section 734.13, an "export" includes the actual shipment or
transmission of items out of the United States AND the release of technology or software
subject to the EAR to a foreign person abroad, whether by e-mail, oral disclosure, or visual
inspection. Intra-company transfers are NOT categorically exempt .
2. A U.S. manufacturer emails technical specifications to its subsidiary in Germany. What is
the correct characterization under U.S. export control law?
A) No export occurred because no physical goods crossed the border
B) A physical export occurred but intra-company transfers are exempt
C) An export occurred because the release or transmission of technology to a foreign person
abroad constitutes an export under the EAR
D) A re-export occurred requiring a DSP-73 filing with DDTC
Answer: C
Rationale: Under EAR 734.13, an export includes the transmission of technology abroad.
Intra-company affiliation does not exempt the transaction. Re-export under EAR 734.14
applies to items already outside the U.S.; DSP-73 is an ITAR form, not the correct mechanism
for EAR-governed technology release .
3. A research university employs an Iranian-national postdoctoral researcher who will
access controlled dual-use technology (ECCN 3E001). Which statement is most accurate
under the deemed export rule?
,A) No license is required because the researcher is employed by a U.S. university
B) A deemed export license may be required because release of controlled technology to a
foreign national inside the U.S. is "deemed" an export to their country of nationality (Iran)
C) The university is categorically exempt from deemed export licensing
D) A license is required only if the researcher returns to Iran
Answer: B
Rationale: Under EAR 734.13(b), the release of technology to a foreign national within the
U.S. is "deemed" an export to that person's country of nationality. Iran is subject to
comprehensive sanctions under OFAC (31 CFR Part 560) and restrictive licensing under EAR
Part 746. The fundamental research exemption (EAR 734.8) applies only to information
resulting from fundamental research, not all university-controlled technology .
4. Which resource is the most authoritative source for tracking proposed and final
regulatory changes regarding U.S. trade controls?
A) Industry newsletters and blogs
B) The Federal Register
C) Professional association updates
D) Social media announcements
Answer: B
Rationale: The Federal Register is the official journal of the U.S. government and the most
authoritative source for proposed and final regulatory changes, including those related to
export controls under EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations. It is the primary vehicle through
which agencies publish rulemaking notices .
5. A U.S. defense contractor is uncertain whether a newly developed UAV system falls
under the ITAR USML or the EAR CCL. Which mechanism obtains a binding jurisdictional
determination from the U.S. Government?
A) A Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request submitted to DDTC
B) A classification request submitted to BIS
C) A license application submitted to OFAC
D) A voluntary self-disclosure submitted to CBP
Answer: A
Rationale: A Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request is submitted to DDTC to determine
whether an item is subject to ITAR or EAR jurisdiction. CJ requests can be reviewed by DDTC,
DTSA, or BIS .
Section 2: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
6. The EAR are primarily codified under:
, A) 22 CFR 120–130
B) 15 CFR 730–774
C) 31 CFR 500–599
D) 49 CFR 100–185
Answer: B
Rationale: The EAR is found in 15 CFR 730–774. 22 CFR is ITAR, 31 CFR is OFAC, 49 CFR is
hazardous materials .
7. Which entity issues and enforces the EAR?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Treasury
C) Department of Commerce, BIS
D) Department of Defense
Answer: C
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce
administers the EAR .
8. "Subject to the EAR" means:
A) Only physical goods
B) Only software and technology
C) All items in the U.S., all U.S.-origin items anywhere, and certain foreign-made items
D) Only military items
Answer: C
Rationale: EAR jurisdiction covers U.S.-origin items wherever located, and foreign-made
items with more than 25% U.S. controlled content (or 10% for certain destinations) .
9. Items not listed on the CCL are classified as:
A) ITAR-controlled
B) EAR99
C) OFAC items
D) Prohibited
Answer: B
Rationale: EAR99 items are low-risk but still subject to EAR controls. They generally require
no license for most destinations, except to embargoed countries or prohibited end-users .
10. Which EAR part describes the 10 General Prohibitions?
Questions
Section 1: Export Control Fundamentals &
Regulatory Framework
1. Under U.S. export control law, what constitutes an "export" requiring compliance
review?
A) Only the physical shipment of tangible goods across a U.S. border
B) The physical shipment of goods, the electronic transmission of technical data abroad, or
the release of technology to a foreign person inside the U.S. (deemed export)
C) Only shipments valued above $2,500
D) Any international financial transaction
Answer: B
Rationale: Under EAR Section 734.13, an "export" includes the actual shipment or
transmission of items out of the United States AND the release of technology or software
subject to the EAR to a foreign person abroad, whether by e-mail, oral disclosure, or visual
inspection. Intra-company transfers are NOT categorically exempt .
2. A U.S. manufacturer emails technical specifications to its subsidiary in Germany. What is
the correct characterization under U.S. export control law?
A) No export occurred because no physical goods crossed the border
B) A physical export occurred but intra-company transfers are exempt
C) An export occurred because the release or transmission of technology to a foreign person
abroad constitutes an export under the EAR
D) A re-export occurred requiring a DSP-73 filing with DDTC
Answer: C
Rationale: Under EAR 734.13, an export includes the transmission of technology abroad.
Intra-company affiliation does not exempt the transaction. Re-export under EAR 734.14
applies to items already outside the U.S.; DSP-73 is an ITAR form, not the correct mechanism
for EAR-governed technology release .
3. A research university employs an Iranian-national postdoctoral researcher who will
access controlled dual-use technology (ECCN 3E001). Which statement is most accurate
under the deemed export rule?
,A) No license is required because the researcher is employed by a U.S. university
B) A deemed export license may be required because release of controlled technology to a
foreign national inside the U.S. is "deemed" an export to their country of nationality (Iran)
C) The university is categorically exempt from deemed export licensing
D) A license is required only if the researcher returns to Iran
Answer: B
Rationale: Under EAR 734.13(b), the release of technology to a foreign national within the
U.S. is "deemed" an export to that person's country of nationality. Iran is subject to
comprehensive sanctions under OFAC (31 CFR Part 560) and restrictive licensing under EAR
Part 746. The fundamental research exemption (EAR 734.8) applies only to information
resulting from fundamental research, not all university-controlled technology .
4. Which resource is the most authoritative source for tracking proposed and final
regulatory changes regarding U.S. trade controls?
A) Industry newsletters and blogs
B) The Federal Register
C) Professional association updates
D) Social media announcements
Answer: B
Rationale: The Federal Register is the official journal of the U.S. government and the most
authoritative source for proposed and final regulatory changes, including those related to
export controls under EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations. It is the primary vehicle through
which agencies publish rulemaking notices .
5. A U.S. defense contractor is uncertain whether a newly developed UAV system falls
under the ITAR USML or the EAR CCL. Which mechanism obtains a binding jurisdictional
determination from the U.S. Government?
A) A Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request submitted to DDTC
B) A classification request submitted to BIS
C) A license application submitted to OFAC
D) A voluntary self-disclosure submitted to CBP
Answer: A
Rationale: A Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request is submitted to DDTC to determine
whether an item is subject to ITAR or EAR jurisdiction. CJ requests can be reviewed by DDTC,
DTSA, or BIS .
Section 2: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
6. The EAR are primarily codified under:
, A) 22 CFR 120–130
B) 15 CFR 730–774
C) 31 CFR 500–599
D) 49 CFR 100–185
Answer: B
Rationale: The EAR is found in 15 CFR 730–774. 22 CFR is ITAR, 31 CFR is OFAC, 49 CFR is
hazardous materials .
7. Which entity issues and enforces the EAR?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Treasury
C) Department of Commerce, BIS
D) Department of Defense
Answer: C
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce
administers the EAR .
8. "Subject to the EAR" means:
A) Only physical goods
B) Only software and technology
C) All items in the U.S., all U.S.-origin items anywhere, and certain foreign-made items
D) Only military items
Answer: C
Rationale: EAR jurisdiction covers U.S.-origin items wherever located, and foreign-made
items with more than 25% U.S. controlled content (or 10% for certain destinations) .
9. Items not listed on the CCL are classified as:
A) ITAR-controlled
B) EAR99
C) OFAC items
D) Prohibited
Answer: B
Rationale: EAR99 items are low-risk but still subject to EAR controls. They generally require
no license for most destinations, except to embargoed countries or prohibited end-users .
10. Which EAR part describes the 10 General Prohibitions?
