US ARMY FDO END OF COURSE EXAM QUESTION WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
After a decision is made to authorize the release of classified material to a foreign
government or international organization, how must the transfer be made? - Through
government-to-government channels
When may a commercial freight forwarder be used to arrange for the international
transfer of classified material as freight? - When they are cleared in compliance with the
ISM/NISPOM
At what point will the Cognizant Security Office (CSO) permit the release of classified
material? - When both governments have approved the security arrangements
Most International programs that will involve the disclosure or export of defense articles
and related technical data can occur how? - The Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
Part 123 of the ITAR governs the export of unclassified defense articles. - True
Government-to-government sales, called Foreign Military Sales (FMS), are further
governed by what document? - The Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
Security assistance transactions are administered and managed by what agency? - The
Department of Defense
What is the program through which eligible foreign governments and international
organizations purchase defense articles and services from the US Government? -
Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Which of the following is a bilateral agreement between the Department of Defense and
the Ministry of Defense of an allied or friendly nation? - Reciprocal Procurement
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
What is designed to give the contractors of the signatory countries the opportunity to
participate, on a competitive basis, in defense procurements of the other country? -
Reciprocal Procurement Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
What has caused increased international cooperation in the development of weapons
systems? - All of the above
At what point in system acquisition programs should planning begin to determine if
foreign participation can be considered without jeopardizing US military capabilities and
the defense technology base? - The beginning of system acquisition
, Which of the following documents are required in the acquisition process when
determining both foreign involvement in the program and the necessary security
arrangements? - Both the PPP and the COD
Which of the following contains the basic policy that governs the disclosure of US CMI
to foreign government and international organizations and their representatives? -
National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM) 119
Which of the following documents implements Section 38 of the AECA with regard to
commercial exports of defense articles and related technical data? - The International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Which of the following governs the export of most goods which are not inherently of a
military nature and thus do not qualify as defense articles? - The Export Administration
Regulations (EAR)
Who has jurisdiction over commercial and dual-use exports? - The Department of
Commerce
Which of the following provides the policy for most international programs that will
involve the disclosure or export of defense articles and related technical data? - The
Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
Which program enables the Department of Defense to provide grant training to military
and defense establishment persons from eligible foreign countries and international
organizations? - The International Military Education and Training (IMET) Program
Unless the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) provides an exemption from
licensing, persons planning to export classified or unclassified technical data must
obtain a license from which agency prior to the transaction? - The Department of State
What is the primary NATO organization for defense related research and development?
- Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD)
Any agreement concluded with one or more foreign governments (including their
agencies, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions) or with an international organization
is defined as: - International Agreement
An international agreement must be in writing. - False
Communication by any means of a position or an offer, on behalf of the United States,
the Department of Defense or on behalf of any officer or organizational element thereof,
to an agent or representative of a foreign government or of an international
organization, in such detail that the acceptance in substance of such a position or offer
would result in an international agreement is defined as: - Negotiation
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
After a decision is made to authorize the release of classified material to a foreign
government or international organization, how must the transfer be made? - Through
government-to-government channels
When may a commercial freight forwarder be used to arrange for the international
transfer of classified material as freight? - When they are cleared in compliance with the
ISM/NISPOM
At what point will the Cognizant Security Office (CSO) permit the release of classified
material? - When both governments have approved the security arrangements
Most International programs that will involve the disclosure or export of defense articles
and related technical data can occur how? - The Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
Part 123 of the ITAR governs the export of unclassified defense articles. - True
Government-to-government sales, called Foreign Military Sales (FMS), are further
governed by what document? - The Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
Security assistance transactions are administered and managed by what agency? - The
Department of Defense
What is the program through which eligible foreign governments and international
organizations purchase defense articles and services from the US Government? -
Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Which of the following is a bilateral agreement between the Department of Defense and
the Ministry of Defense of an allied or friendly nation? - Reciprocal Procurement
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
What is designed to give the contractors of the signatory countries the opportunity to
participate, on a competitive basis, in defense procurements of the other country? -
Reciprocal Procurement Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
What has caused increased international cooperation in the development of weapons
systems? - All of the above
At what point in system acquisition programs should planning begin to determine if
foreign participation can be considered without jeopardizing US military capabilities and
the defense technology base? - The beginning of system acquisition
, Which of the following documents are required in the acquisition process when
determining both foreign involvement in the program and the necessary security
arrangements? - Both the PPP and the COD
Which of the following contains the basic policy that governs the disclosure of US CMI
to foreign government and international organizations and their representatives? -
National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM) 119
Which of the following documents implements Section 38 of the AECA with regard to
commercial exports of defense articles and related technical data? - The International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Which of the following governs the export of most goods which are not inherently of a
military nature and thus do not qualify as defense articles? - The Export Administration
Regulations (EAR)
Who has jurisdiction over commercial and dual-use exports? - The Department of
Commerce
Which of the following provides the policy for most international programs that will
involve the disclosure or export of defense articles and related technical data? - The
Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
Which program enables the Department of Defense to provide grant training to military
and defense establishment persons from eligible foreign countries and international
organizations? - The International Military Education and Training (IMET) Program
Unless the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) provides an exemption from
licensing, persons planning to export classified or unclassified technical data must
obtain a license from which agency prior to the transaction? - The Department of State
What is the primary NATO organization for defense related research and development?
- Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD)
Any agreement concluded with one or more foreign governments (including their
agencies, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions) or with an international organization
is defined as: - International Agreement
An international agreement must be in writing. - False
Communication by any means of a position or an offer, on behalf of the United States,
the Department of Defense or on behalf of any officer or organizational element thereof,
to an agent or representative of a foreign government or of an international
organization, in such detail that the acceptance in substance of such a position or offer
would result in an international agreement is defined as: - Negotiation
