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ACAMS CGSS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ACAMS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CGSS |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) |
| Recommended Training: | ACAMS Official Training Programs |
| Exam Registration: | ACAMS Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam (online proctored or test center depending on region) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite required, but AML/CFT or sanctions compliance experience is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.acams.org/en |
ACAMS CGSS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Sanctions Evasion and Typologies | - Common evasion techniques - Red flags and investigative indicators |
| Screening and Monitoring Systems | - Name matching and alert management - Customer and transaction screening |
| Sanctions Governance and Risk Management | - Enterprise sanctions risk assessment - Policies, procedures, and internal controls |
| Compliance Operations and Enforcement | - Case management and investigations - Regulatory expectations and enforcement actions |
| Foundations of Global Sanctions Compliance | - Sanctions regulatory landscape (UN, OFAC, EU, UK) - Key sanctions terminology and typologies |
CGSS Certification Exam — Your Questions, Answered
The CGSS exam is the official ACAMS exam behind ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist — passing it earns you the Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) certification, a credential positioned at the Professional level. It is built for candidates who want to validate the skills measured by ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist. Depending on your track, the exam is also linked to the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification, so one pass can move you toward more than one ACAMS credential.
No formal prerequisite required, but AML/CFT or sanctions compliance experience is recommended. Because ACAMS revises its certification programs from time to time, treat this as a starting point rather than the final word. Confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official ACAMS exam page before you register.
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ACAMS points ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist candidates toward the following official courses:
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The ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Among the headline areas are Sanctions Governance and Risk Management, Sanctions Evasion and Typologies, Foundations of Global Sanctions Compliance. Rather than copying every subtopic here, we keep the complete, current outline in the Exam Topics section above — work through it domain by domain with the CertkingdomPDF CGSS practice questions so nothing on the blueprint catches you off guard.
ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist Sample Questions:
What type of sanctions are imposed against indicated persons operating in targeted field(s) of a country's economy?
- A. Individual sanctions
- B. Corporate sanctions
- C. Comprehensive sanctions
- D. Sectoral sanctions
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which fields of a payment message are commonly subject to sanctions screening? (Select Three.)
- A. Sender's internal payment reference number
- B. Agents, intermediaries, and financial institutions
- C. Effective day of the payment
- D. Free text fields
- E. Currency and notional value of the transaction
- F. Remitter and beneficiary
Correct Answer: B,D,F 🗳️
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What element should be included in an effective export compliance program to address sanctions risk?
- A. Conducting payment screening according to formalized procedures
- B. Collecting of vouchers
- C. Implementing letters of credit containing prohibited boycott terms or conditions
- D. Outsourcing to freight forwarders who have excellent expertise and guidance
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A non-governmental organization (NGO) is actively searching for international supporting projects, which could involve the use of designated banks. The NGO:
- A. may continue the search, however, NGOs can be indirectly impacted by sanctions.
- B. may continue the search so long as it complies with the restrictions from its home country's jurisdiction.
- C. should stop the search, as the use of designated banks is prohibited for NGOs.
- D. may continue the search, as NGOs are always exempt from sanctions for humanitarian activity.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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In which situation should a financial institution sanctions team perform a historical review or lookback?
- A. When screening lists are successfully loaded during a daily refresh
- B. When previously unidentified data points are detected by screening systems
- C. When a new sanctions program is introduced
- D. When the Specially Designated Nationals List is updated
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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