About CES Exam Prep
An independent practice platform for the Certified Export Specialist (CES) exam - real questions across every exam domain, each with a plain-language explanation.
What's on the CES exam
The Certified Export Specialist (CES) exam is organized into 9 knowledge domains. Here is what it covers:
- Block A — Export-Import Basics, Incoterms, Payment Terms, Documentary Drafts, and Letters of Credit
- Block B — U.S. Export Regulation — EAR, ITAR, OFAC, Anti-Boycott, BIS Enforcement, Export Licensing, ECCN/CCL, License Exceptions/NLR
- Block C — U.S. Export Clearance — FTR, AES, EEI/SED Filing, Schedule B Classification, Destination Control Statement, Recordkeeping, USPPI/Routed Export
- Block D — Destination Country Trade and Import Concerns; Customs Entry Documentation; Certificates of Origin; ATA Carnets
- Block E — Ocean Transportation, Intermodal/Containerization, Bills of Lading, FMC Regulation of OFFs/NVOCCs, Tariffs/NSAs/NRAs
- Block F — Air Cargo Transportation and Air Waybills; Air Forwarder Services
- Block G — Dangerous Goods / HazMat Shipping — IMDG, ICAO/IATA, U.S. DOT 49 CFR, Hazard Class/Packing Group
- Block H — Shipping Risks, Carrier Liability, Marine Cargo Insurance, Cargo Loss/Claims
- Block I — CES Certification Exam / exam logistics block; not a substantive knowledge block
Every practice question on this site is organized across these 9 domains, so your study tracks the real exam structure instead of guesswork. As you answer, the per-domain analytics surface the areas still costing you points, so your review goes where it moves your score.
What we believe good exam prep looks like
Realistic practice beats passive reading. Every question is written to mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam, with a clear explanation of why the right answer is right and the others aren't.
Your weak spots should find you. Domain analytics, mistake review, and re-drilling are built in, so study time goes where it moves your score.
Pricing should be simple. One payment for a fixed access window matched to your exam date. No subscription, no auto-renewal, and 10 free questions to try before you spend anything.
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