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CUSECO: Certified US Export Compliance Officer
Final Exam LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR (2026-2027)
ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
CUSECO: Certified US Export Compliance Officer Final Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Primary References: Export Administration Regulations (EAR – 15 CFR 730-774), International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR – 22 CFR 120-130), OFAC Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 500-
599), Export Control Reform Act (ECRA). Core Domains: Regulatory Framework & Jurisdiction,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), OFAC
Sanctions & Embargoes, Export Licensing & License Exceptions, Commodity Classification (ECCN
& USML), Restricted Parties Screening (Denied Persons, Entity List, SDN List), Deemed Exports &
Technology Controls, Anti-Boycott Regulations, Recordkeeping, Compliance Programs & Audits,
Re-exports & Foreign Direct Product Rule, Enforcement, Penalties & Voluntary Self-Disclosure.
1. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are primarily codified under which part of the
Code of Federal Regulations?
A) 22 CFR 120-130
B) 15 CFR 730-774
C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 49 CFR 100-185
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Correct Answer: B
The EAR is found in 15 CFR 730-774; 22 CFR covers ITAR, 31 CFR covers OFAC sanctions, and 49
CFR covers hazardous materials transportation.
2. Which agency administers and enforces the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
A) Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
B) Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
C) Department of Treasury – Office of Foreign Assets Control
D) Department of Defense – Defense Technology Security Administration
Correct Answer: B
BIS within the Department of Commerce administers the EAR, while the Department of State
(DDTC) handles ITAR and Treasury (OFAC) handles sanctions.
3. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are primarily codified under:
A) 15 CFR 730-774
B) 22 CFR 120-130
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C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 10 CFR 810
Correct Answer: B
ITAR is found in 22 CFR Parts 120-130, administered by the Department of State's Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
4. OFAC sanctions regulations are primarily codified under:
A) 15 CFR 730-774
B) 22 CFR 120-130
C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 49 CFR 100-185
Correct Answer: C
OFAC regulations are found in 31 CFR Parts 500-599, administered by the Department of the
Treasury.
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5. Which statute provides the primary legal authority for the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR)?
A) Export Administration Act
B) Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
C) International Emergency Economic Powers Act
D) Trade Expansion Act
Correct Answer: B
The AECA, enacted in 1976, authorizes the Department of State to control the export of defense
articles and services, forming the statutory basis for ITAR.
6. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) resides within which U.S. department?
A) Department of Commerce
B) Department of Defense
C) Department of State
D) Department of Treasury
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CUSECO: Certified US Export Compliance Officer
Final Exam LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR (2026-2027)
ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
CUSECO: Certified US Export Compliance Officer Final Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Primary References: Export Administration Regulations (EAR – 15 CFR 730-774), International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR – 22 CFR 120-130), OFAC Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 500-
599), Export Control Reform Act (ECRA). Core Domains: Regulatory Framework & Jurisdiction,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), OFAC
Sanctions & Embargoes, Export Licensing & License Exceptions, Commodity Classification (ECCN
& USML), Restricted Parties Screening (Denied Persons, Entity List, SDN List), Deemed Exports &
Technology Controls, Anti-Boycott Regulations, Recordkeeping, Compliance Programs & Audits,
Re-exports & Foreign Direct Product Rule, Enforcement, Penalties & Voluntary Self-Disclosure.
1. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are primarily codified under which part of the
Code of Federal Regulations?
A) 22 CFR 120-130
B) 15 CFR 730-774
C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 49 CFR 100-185
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Correct Answer: B
The EAR is found in 15 CFR 730-774; 22 CFR covers ITAR, 31 CFR covers OFAC sanctions, and 49
CFR covers hazardous materials transportation.
2. Which agency administers and enforces the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
A) Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
B) Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
C) Department of Treasury – Office of Foreign Assets Control
D) Department of Defense – Defense Technology Security Administration
Correct Answer: B
BIS within the Department of Commerce administers the EAR, while the Department of State
(DDTC) handles ITAR and Treasury (OFAC) handles sanctions.
3. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are primarily codified under:
A) 15 CFR 730-774
B) 22 CFR 120-130
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C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 10 CFR 810
Correct Answer: B
ITAR is found in 22 CFR Parts 120-130, administered by the Department of State's Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
4. OFAC sanctions regulations are primarily codified under:
A) 15 CFR 730-774
B) 22 CFR 120-130
C) 31 CFR 500-599
D) 49 CFR 100-185
Correct Answer: C
OFAC regulations are found in 31 CFR Parts 500-599, administered by the Department of the
Treasury.
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5. Which statute provides the primary legal authority for the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR)?
A) Export Administration Act
B) Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
C) International Emergency Economic Powers Act
D) Trade Expansion Act
Correct Answer: B
The AECA, enacted in 1976, authorizes the Department of State to control the export of defense
articles and services, forming the statutory basis for ITAR.
6. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) resides within which U.S. department?
A) Department of Commerce
B) Department of Defense
C) Department of State
D) Department of Treasury
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