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ACAMS CGSS

CGSS

Exam Code: CGSS

Exam Name: Certified Global Sanctions Specialist

Updated: Oct 13, 2026

Q & A: 103 Questions and Answers

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ACAMS CGSS Exam Syllabus Topics:

TopicDetails
Topic 1
  • Building a Sanctions Compliance Program: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Financial Crime Investigator and covers the development of an effective sanctions compliance program. It introduces sanctions risk assessments, enhanced due diligence practices, beneficial ownership analysis, and documentation standards. Candidates also learn the basics of screening technology, workflow design, and how policy requirements are embedded into operational processes. The section prepares learners to contribute to a structured and well-governed program capable of identifying and mitigating sanctions risks.
Topic 2
  • Economic
  • Financial Sanctions Frameworks and Governance: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Sanctions Compliance Analyst and covers how organizations build strong governance structures around sanctions laws. It explains the components of a sanctions compliance framework, the role of senior management, and the oversight expectations set by regulators. It highlights the need for policies, internal controls, reporting mechanisms, and escalation procedures, ensuring that professionals can support their institution’s governance responsibilities and maintain alignment with legal obligations.
Topic 3
  • Detecting and Investigating Sanctions Evasion Techniques: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Sanctions Compliance Analyst and covers how individuals and entities attempt to evade sanctions through complex ownership structures, trade manipulation, and hidden payment routes. It explains the indicators associated with common evasion typologies and the investigative steps required when potential breaches are detected. Learners also explore the obligations around asset-freezing and reporting, focusing on how to manage such cases while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Topic 4
  • Sanctions Screening: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Financial Crime Investigator and covers the practical use of screening controls such as customer, transaction, and third-party checks. It outlines how screening tools operate, the importance of name-matching logic, and the handling of alerts. The section ensures that candidates can monitor risk exposures effectively by using technology, manual review processes, and documented procedures. It reinforces the significance of consistent screening quality to prevent sanctioned individuals, entities, or vessels from accessing financial systems.
Topic 5
  • Sanctions Compliance: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Sanctions Compliance Analyst and focuses on understanding the purpose, legal basis, and scope of sanctions. It explains who has the authority to impose sanctions, the types of licenses that may permit limited activity, and the conditions under which exemptions apply. Candidates are expected to understand how sanctions regimes function globally and what consequences organizations face when they fail to comply. This part ensures that the learner can identify the regulatory intent behind sanctions measures and interpret them correctly within day-to-day operational decisions.

Reference: https://www.acams.org/en/certifications/certified-global-sanctions-specialist-cgss#course-content-deffae40

ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist Sample Questions:

Question #1
Which commodities are allowed to be exported to sanctioned countries under the Office of Foreign Assets Control general license on humanitarian grounds?

A. Crude oil and petroleum products
B. Gold and other luxury items
C. Agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices
D. Iron and steel


Question #2
A person designated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) as a Specially Designated National (SDN) sets up a company in a tax haven country to receive income from a consultancy business. Which is correct with respect to the company?

A. It cannot transact through a US Bank, as it is owned by an SDN.
B. It can transact freely in USD through a bank account held with a non-US Bank.
C. It cannot be sanctioned by OFAC because it is set up in a tax haven country.
D. It is not subject to OFAC sanctions


Question #3
Which are true regarding compliance with EU sanctions? (Select Two.)

A. EU sanctions compliance has a broader scope than US sanctions compliance.
B. All EU nationals, persons residing in the EU, or persons conducting business in the EU are required to comply with EU sanctions.
C. EU sanctions have extraterritorial implications; thus, all countries are required to comply with EU sanctions.
D. EU sanctions are applicable within the territory of the EU, including its airspace.
E. Foreign nationals who are residing in the EU are not required to follow EU sanctions.


Question #4
While reviewing a transaction screening alert, an analyst noted that a payment message made reference to a port in a sanctioned country. The payment was to a company based in a country neighboring the sanctioned country. Which action should the analyst take?

A. Approve the payment since the parties in the payment are not based in a sanctioned country or are not subject to sanctions.
B. Reject the payment and request the remitter to remove any reference to sanctioned country port in the payment message.
C. Request the underlying documents and shipment details to ensure there is no involvement of a sanctioned party, port, or sanctioned country goods.
D. Review if the beneficiary party's country applies sanctions on the neighboring country; if not, the payment can be approved.


Question #5
Which unit function has been identified as critical to managing sanctions risks?

A. Human resources
B. Third-party due diligence firms
C. Credit risk management
D. Audit and testing


Solutions:

Question #1
Correct Answer: C
Question #2
Correct Answer: A
Question #3
Correct Answer: B,D
Question #4
Correct Answer: C
Question #5
Correct Answer: D

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