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CUSECO Exam Prep: Certified US Export
Compliance Officer 2026 UPDATE ASSURED
SUCCESS
1. The Export Administration Regulations (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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EAR is found in 15 CFR 730–774. 22 CFR is ITAR,
31 CFR is OFAC, 49 CFR is hazardous materials.
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2. Which entity issues and enforces the EAR?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Treasury
C) Department of Commerce, BIS
D) Department of Defense
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the
Department of Commerce administers the EAR.
3. “Subject to the EAR” means:
A) Only physical goods
B) Only software and technology
C) All items in the US, all US-origin items anywhere, and
certain foreign-made items
D) Only military items
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EAR jurisdiction covers US origin items wherever
located, foreign-made items with >25% US controlled content
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(or 10% for certain destinations), and certain foreign direct
products of US technology.
4. The Commerce Control List (CCL) is found in:
A) Supplement No. 1 to Part 774
B) Part 738
C) Part 732
D) Supplement No. 1 to Part 730
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CCL is Supplement No. 1 to Part 774, arranged in
10 categories (0–9) and 5 product groups (A–E).
5. ECCN stands for:
A) Export Control Classification Number
B) Embargoed Country Control Number
C) Export Compliance Certificate Number
D) Entity Control Classification Number
Correct Answer: A
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6. Which EAR part describes the 10 General Prohibitions?
A) Part 738
B) Part 736
C) Part 740
D) Part 744
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Part 736 lists General Prohibitions 1 through 10.
7. General Prohibition 1 (GP1) prohibits:
A) Exports without a license if the CCL requires one
B) Reexports of foreign-made direct product
C) Transshipments through a third country
D) Support of proliferation activities
Correct Answer: A
8. A “reexport” under the EAR means:
A) Export from the US to any country
B) Shipment of a US-origin item from one foreign country to
another
CUSECO Exam Prep: Certified US Export
Compliance Officer 2026 UPDATE ASSURED
SUCCESS
1. The Export Administration Regulations (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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EAR is found in 15 CFR 730–774. 22 CFR is ITAR,
31 CFR is OFAC, 49 CFR is hazardous materials.
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2. Which entity issues and enforces the EAR?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Treasury
C) Department of Commerce, BIS
D) Department of Defense
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the
Department of Commerce administers the EAR.
3. “Subject to the EAR” means:
A) Only physical goods
B) Only software and technology
C) All items in the US, all US-origin items anywhere, and
certain foreign-made items
D) Only military items
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EAR jurisdiction covers US origin items wherever
located, foreign-made items with >25% US controlled content
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(or 10% for certain destinations), and certain foreign direct
products of US technology.
4. The Commerce Control List (CCL) is found in:
A) Supplement No. 1 to Part 774
B) Part 738
C) Part 732
D) Supplement No. 1 to Part 730
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CCL is Supplement No. 1 to Part 774, arranged in
10 categories (0–9) and 5 product groups (A–E).
5. ECCN stands for:
A) Export Control Classification Number
B) Embargoed Country Control Number
C) Export Compliance Certificate Number
D) Entity Control Classification Number
Correct Answer: A
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6. Which EAR part describes the 10 General Prohibitions?
A) Part 738
B) Part 736
C) Part 740
D) Part 744
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Part 736 lists General Prohibitions 1 through 10.
7. General Prohibition 1 (GP1) prohibits:
A) Exports without a license if the CCL requires one
B) Reexports of foreign-made direct product
C) Transshipments through a third country
D) Support of proliferation activities
Correct Answer: A
8. A “reexport” under the EAR means:
A) Export from the US to any country
B) Shipment of a US-origin item from one foreign country to
another
