ACAMS CGSS : Certified Global Sanctions Specialist

Exam Code: CGSS

Exam Name: Certified Global Sanctions Specialist

Updated: Oct 11, 2026

Q & A: 103 Questions and Answers

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ACAMS CGSS Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ACAMS
Exam Name:	Certified Global Sanctions Specialist
Exam Number:	CGSS
Exam Duration:	180 minutes
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice
Passing Score:	74%
Exam Price:	USD 895 (ACAMS Member) / USD 1,195 (Non-Member)
Real Exam Qty:	120
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years (with recertification requirements)
Related Certifications:	CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide
Pre Condition:	Recommended: 2+ years of sanctions compliance experience; CAMS certification is beneficial but not required
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.acams.org/cgss-certified-global-sanctions-specialist

ACAMS CGSS Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Screening and Monitoring	25%	- Transaction screening 1. Name screening methodologies 2. False positive management 3. Enhanced due diligence - Ongoing monitoring 1. Adverse media screening 2. Real-time transaction monitoring 3. Counterparty risk assessment - Technology and automation 1. System limitations and tuning 2. AI/ML applications in screening 3. Sanctions screening technology
Topic 2: Sanctions Environment and Framework	15%	- Overview of sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UN, UK) 1. Sanctions objectives and policy considerations 2. Legal authorities and enforcement agencies 3. Economic sanctions fundamentals - Types of sanctions (comprehensive, sectoral, targeted) 1. Trade sanctions 2. Financial sanctions 3. Travel sanctions
Topic 3: Investigation and Escalation	15%	- Escalation procedures 1. Senior management notification 2. Internal escalation pathways 3. Legal and compliance consultation - Sanctions alerts investigation 1. Decision-making frameworks 2. Alert triage and prioritization 3. Evidence gathering and documentation
Topic 4: Specialized Topics and Emerging Issues	10%	- Crypto/digital asset sanctions 1. DeFi and blockchain considerations 2. Virtual currency service providers - Sanctions evasion techniques 1. Shell company detection 2. Trade-based money laundering 3. Secondary sanctions awareness
Topic 5: Risk Assessment and Compliance Program	20%	- Sanctions risk assessment methodology 1. Risk identification 2. Risk monitoring and reporting 3. Risk mitigation strategies - Compliance program components 1. Policies and procedures 2. Training and awareness 3. Governance and oversight
Topic 6: Remediation and Reporting	15%	- Regulatory reporting 1. Licensing and exceptions 2. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) 3. Blocking/rejecting transactions - Sanctions violations handling 1. Self-reporting obligations 2. Civil and criminal penalties 3. OFAC Voluntary Self-Disclosure

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Passing Score and Exam Fee for CGSS

CGSS is passed with 74%, and the official exam fee is USD 895 (ACAMS Member) / USD 1,195 (Non-Member). Fixing these numbers early helps you set a measurable practice target.

Duration and Question Count of CGSS

The CGSS exam contains 120 questions to complete in 180 minutes minutes. Rehearsing under the same limit on the Pass4cram engine turns pacing into a trained habit.

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The package includes 103 practice questions for the CGSS exam. The count is set through analysis of a large volume of data, so the set matches the scope of the real test without padding.

Topics Covered by This Material

Screening and Monitoring (25%)
Risk Assessment and Compliance Program (20%)
Sanctions Environment and Framework (15%)

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Prerequisites for CGSS

Recommended: 2+ years of sanctions compliance experience; CAMS certification is beneficial but not required

ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist Sample Questions:

Question #1

In which scenarios will the Office of Foreign Assets Control's 50% Rule apply to Entity C? (Select Three.)

A. Blocked Person X owns 50% (1 share) of Entity A. Entity A owns 50% (1 share) of Entity B. Entity B owns 50% (1 share) of Entity C.
B. Blocked Person X owns 50% of Entity A. Entity A owns 50% (1 share) of Entity C. Blocked Person X owns 1 share directly in Entity C.
C. Blocked Person X owns 50% of Entity A and 25% of Entity B. Entities A and B each own 25% of Entity C.
D. Blocked Entity A owns 50% of Entity B. Entity B owns 50% of Entity C.
E. Blocked Entity A owns 49.99% of Entity B. Entity B owns 49.99% of Entity C.
F. Blocked Person X owns 50% of Entity A and 50% of Entity B. Entities A and B own 25% of Entity C each.

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Correct Answer: A,B,D 🗳️