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Key Facts: Concorso ADM Funzionari Exam

564 posts

Total positions across profiles in the Area Funzionari competition

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

50 questions

Written test items (41 technical subjects + 9 situational questions)

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

90 minutes

Time allocated for the digital written examination

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

21/30

Minimum qualifying score on the written examination

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

ADM/FAMM

Profile code for Funzionario Amministrativo-Tributario

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

No fee

Application fee status under the official bando

Bando di concorso ADM Area Funzionari

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Recruitment for 564 Funzionari at Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (Profilo ADM/FAMM) features a 50-question 90-minute digital written exam (41 legal/technical and 9 situational questions) and an oral exam. This independent 100-question English MCQ bank provides practice in customs, tax, administrative, EU, accounting, and situational topics.

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1Under Article 5 of the Union Customs Code (CDU — Regulation EU 952/2013), what defines 'non-Union goods' (merci non unionate)?

A.Goods wholly obtained in the customs territory of the Union without any imported components

B.Goods brought into the customs territory of the Union from a third country that have not been released for free circulation (immissione in libera pratica)

C.Goods produced exclusively from materials released for free circulation in an EU Member State

D.Goods that have obtained preferential origin status under an EU bilateral free trade agreement

Explanation: Under Article 5(24) of the Union Customs Code (CDU), non-Union goods are goods other than Union goods, or goods that have lost their customs status as Union goods. Goods brought from third countries retain non-Union status until they are formally declared and cleared for free circulation (immissione in libera pratica).

2According to Article 70 of the Union Customs Code (CDU), what is the primary method for determining the customs value (valore in dogana) of imported goods?

A.The deductive method based on unit sales prices of identical goods within the European Union

B.The computed value method based on the cost of production and standard profit margins

C.The transaction value (valore di transazione), being the price actually paid or payable for the goods when sold for export to the EU customs territory

D.The administrative reference price established periodically by Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)

Explanation: Article 70 CDU establishes that the primary basis for the customs value of goods is the transaction value, which is the price actually paid or payable for the goods when sold for export to the customs territory of the Union, adjusted where necessary under Articles 71 and 72. Secondary valuation methods (Articles 74 CDU) may only be applied sequentially when the transaction value cannot be determined.

3Under Article 77 of the Union Customs Code (CDU), at what exact moment is a customs debt on importation (obbligazione doganale all'importazione) incurred when non-Union goods are placed under the release for free circulation procedure?

A.When the physical goods cross the maritime or land border of the European Union

B.At the moment of acceptance of the customs declaration (accettazione della dichiarazione in dogana)

C.When the importer physically unloads the goods at the destination warehouse

D.At the time of final audit by the customs authority within three years of importation

Explanation: Under Article 77(2) CDU, a customs debt is incurred at the time of acceptance of the customs declaration for release for free circulation (or end-use). The declarant is the debtor, and in the case of indirect representation, the person on whose behalf the declaration is made is also a debtor.

4Which of the following is an essential statutory criterion under Article 39 of the CDU for an economic operator to be granted Authorized Economic Operator (AEO / Operatore Economico Autorizzato) status?

A.Maintaining state ownership or a majority public shareholding

B.A satisfactory record of compliance with customs legislation and taxation rules, including no record of serious criminal offences relating to economic activity

C.A minimum turnover of at least 50 million euros in extra-EU trade over the preceding calendar year

D.Mandatory physical location within an Italian maritime free port (porto franco)

Explanation: Article 39 CDU sets out five cumulative criteria for AEO authorization: compliance with customs and tax legislation (no serious or repeated infringements or economic crimes), a high level of control over operations and flow of goods via a reliable commercial records system, proven financial solvency, practical standards of competence or professional qualifications (for AEOC), and appropriate security standards (for AEOS).

5Which of the following correctly classifies the four categories of special customs procedures (regimi speciali) established under Article 210 of the Union Customs Code?

A.Export, transit, free circulation, and temporary storage

B.Transit, storage (deposito), specific use (uso particolare), and processing (perfezionamento)

C.National transit, international transit, TIR carnet, and ATA carnet

D.Customs warehousing, fiscal warehousing, bonded trucking, and cabotage

Explanation: Article 210 CDU explicitly classifies special procedures into four functional categories: transit (external and internal transit), storage (customs warehousing and free zones), specific use (temporary admission and end-use), and processing (inward and outward processing).

6What is the primary economic purpose of the inward processing procedure (perfezionamento attivo) under Article 256 of the Union Customs Code?

A.Allowing Union goods to be temporarily exported outside the EU for manufacturing operations and re-imported with duty relief

B.Allowing non-Union goods to be used in the customs territory of the Union in manufacturing operations without being subject to import duty or commercial policy measures

C.Exempting finished consumer goods from domestic VAT upon retail sale to end consumers

D.Enabling long-term storage of agricultural surplus goods under European Commission intervention buying

Explanation: Inward processing (perfezionamento attivo) under Article 256 CDU allows non-Union goods to be brought into the EU customs territory for processing operations (manufacturing, assembly, repair) without incurring import duties, other charges, or commercial policy measures, provided the compensating products are subsequently re-exported or released for free circulation under duty payment.

7Under Article 60(2) of the Union Customs Code, how is the non-preferential origin (origine non preferenziale) of goods determined when two or more countries are involved in their production?

A.The goods originate in the country where the head office of the exporting corporation is registered

B.The goods originate in the country where the last, substantial, economically justified processing or working took place, resulting in the manufacture of a new product or representing an important stage of manufacture

C.The goods originate in the country from which the final commercial shipping invoice was issued

D.The goods originate in the country that contributed more than 75% of the total freight charges

Explanation: Article 60(2) CDU enshrines the classic substantial transformation rule: goods whose production involved more than one country shall be deemed to originate in the country where they underwent their last, substantial, economically justified working or processing, carried out in an undertaking equipped for that purpose and resulting in the manufacture of a new product or representing an important stage of manufacture.

8What is the legal validity period of a Binding Tariff Information decision (Informazione Tariffaria Vincolante — ITV) issued by customs authorities pursuant to Article 33 of the Union Customs Code?

A.1 year from the date on which the decision takes effect

B.3 years from the date on which the decision takes effect

C.5 years from the date on which the decision takes effect

D.Indefinite validity until expressly revoked by the European Commission

Explanation: Under Article 33(3) CDU, an ITV (Binding Tariff Information) decision is valid for a period of three years from the date on which the decision takes effect. It is binding on all customs authorities of EU Member States as regards the tariff classification of the goods described, and on the holder as well.

9Following the comprehensive national customs reform under Decreto Legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141 (Disposizioni nazionali complementari al codice doganale dell'Unione), what distinguishes criminal smuggling (contrabbando) from administrative customs violations?

A.Smuggling applies solely to non-ferrous metals and precious stones, whereas all other goods are treated administratively

B.For the ordinary non-aggravated offenses, the criminal regime applies when evaded customs duty exceeds €10,000 or other evaded border rights exceed €100,000; below the relevant threshold the conduct is generally administrative, while statutory aggravating circumstances can preserve criminal liability

C.All customs violations are decriminalized without exception and punished exclusively through administrative fines

D.Criminal prosecution applies only if the goods are imported directly from non-WTO member states

Explanation: D.Lgs. 141/2024 reorganized the national customs-offense rules. As corrected in 2025, the ordinary threshold analysis distinguishes customs duty (dazio doganale), for which the amount must exceed €10,000, from other border rights, for which the aggregate amount must exceed €100,000. Below the applicable threshold, the non-aggravated offenses listed by the statute are generally punished administratively; statutory aggravating circumstances and special offenses must still be checked separately.

10In the context of customs declarations in Italy through the ADM digital customs system (AIDA / Nuova Reingegnerizzazione AIDA), what is the legal significance of the customs representation method designated as 'indirect representation' (rappresentanza indiretta)?

A.The customs representative acts in the name of and on behalf of another person, and has zero liability for customs duties

B.The customs representative acts in his own name but on behalf of another person, and is jointly and severally liable (responsabile in solido) with the principal for the customs debt

C.The customs representative acts solely on behalf of the European Commission without notifying the importer

D.The customs representative is an automated artificial intelligence system that eliminates human liability

Explanation: Under Article 18 CDU, a customs representative may be direct (acting in the name of and on behalf of another person) or indirect (acting in his own name but on behalf of another person). In indirect representation, under Article 77(3) CDU, the representative becomes co-debtor jointly and severally liable (obbligato in solido) with the represented person for the customs debt.

About the Concorso ADM Funzionari Exam

The Concorso ADM Funzionari (Profile ADM/FAMM) recruits Funzionari Amministrativo-Tributari across Italy to manage customs controls, excise taxation, state monopolies, and public revenue compliance. This bank provides independent English-language MCQ study practice covering the tested legal, customs, tax, accounting, and administrative competencies. It is not an official translation or format simulation and does not replace the official Italian examination.

Exam sponsor: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official written examination has 50 questions in 90 minutes: 41 subject-matter questions on administrative law, tax law, customs, EU law, civil law, accounting, and criminal law offences against PA, and 9 situational questions assessing public-context behavioral competencies. Scoring assigns points for correct answers and penalties or zero for errors as published by the commission, with a minimum pass score of 21/30. The subsequent oral exam covers the written subjects, IT skills, and English conversation.

Time Limit

90 minutes for the written examination

Passing Score

21/30 written; 21/30 oral

Exam / Certification Fees

No application fee is charged in the official bando

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20 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto Doganale e Disciplina delle Accise

Union Customs Code (CDU), customs debt, valuation, origin, special customs procedures, excise duties on energy and alcohol (TUA), and tobacco/gambling state monopolies.

15 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto Tributario

Constitutional tax principles, Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (L. 212/2000), value-added tax (IVA D.P.R. 633/1972), tax assessment, collection, and administrative tax litigation.

15 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto Amministrativo

Administrative procedure (L. 241/1990), public employment discipline (D.Lgs. 165/2001), Public Procurement Code (D.Lgs. 36/2023), and Digital Administration Code (CAD).

10 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto dell'Unione Europea

Primacy, direct effect, EU Customs Union, free movement of goods (Articles 28–37 TFEU), Common Commercial Policy, and CJEU preliminary reference jurisdiction.

12 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto Penale: Delitti contro la PA

Crimes against public administration under the Italian Criminal Code (Articles 314–328 c.p.), legal statuses under Articles 357–358 c.p., and anti-corruption compliance.

10 local questions (not an official percentage)

Contabilità Aziendale ed Economia Politica

Double-entry bookkeeping, statutory financial statements (Stato Patrimoniale and Conto Economico), ratio analysis, market failures, and basic public economics.

8 local questions (not an official percentage)

Diritto Civile

General contract law, essential elements (Art. 1325 c.c.), breach and remedies (Art. 1218 c.c.), and extra-contractual tort liability (Art. 2043 c.c.).

10 local questions (not an official percentage)

Competenze Situazionali

Situational judgment scenarios assessing ethical dilemmas, customer service integrity, anti-corruption compliance, conflict management, and public sector collaboration.

Preparing for the Concorso ADM Funzionari Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 21/30 written; 21/30 oral
Assessment: The official written examination has 50 questions in 90 minutes: 41 subject-matter questions on administrative law, tax law, customs, EU law, civil law, accounting, and criminal law offences against PA, and 9 situational questions assessing public-context behavioral competencies. Scoring assigns points for correct answers and penalties or zero for errors as published by the commission, with a minimum pass score of 21/30. The subsequent oral exam covers the written subjects, IT skills, and English conversation.
Time limit: 90 minutes for the written examination
Exam / certification fees: No application fee is charged in the official bando Official sources

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Concorso ADM Funzionari: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the Union Customs Code (CDU - Reg. UE 952/2013) alongside Italian national customs legislation, focusing on customs debt origin, tariff classification, and special procedures.

2Master the Testo Unico delle Accise (D.Lgs. 504/1995), particularly tax warehouse regimes (deposito fiscale), authorized warehousekeepers, and excise suspension arrangements.

3Study core administrative procedural rules under Legge 241/1990, public employment under D.Lgs. 165/2001, and the Public Procurement Code (D.Lgs. 36/2023).

4Understand the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (L. 212/2000) and VAT mechanisms (D.P.R. 633/1972), including intra-Community transactions and reverse charge procedures.

5Familiarize yourself with situational judgment logic in public sector contexts, emphasizing impartiality, transparency, and adherence to the civil service Code of Conduct (D.P.R. 62/2013).

Frequently Asked Questions

What role does the Concorso ADM Area Funzionari (Profile ADM/FAMM) recruit for?

The competition recruits 564 Funzionari across multiple profiles, with the ADM/FAMM profile specifically appointing Funzionari Amministrativo-Tributari responsible for customs administration, excise monitoring, taxation oversight, and state monopoly regulation.

What is the structure of the official written examination?

The written test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions administered digitally within 90 minutes. It contains 41 questions on technical-legal subjects (customs, excise, tax, administrative, civil, criminal, and EU law, plus accounting and economics) and 9 situational judgment questions assessing behavioral competencies in public administration.

What score is required to pass the written test?

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 21/30 (equivalent to 70%) to qualify for the oral examination phase.

What qualifications are required to apply for the ADM/FAMM profile?

Applicants must hold an eligible university degree (Laurea Triennale, Laurea Magistrale, or equivalent diploma di laurea) in law, economics, business administration, political science, or related fields, alongside general public sector eligibility criteria.

Is an application fee required for this competition?

No application fee is required under the official ADM bando published for this competition.

Does this question bank simulate the official examination software?

No. This question bank provides independent English-language MCQ practice designed to help candidates master the tested legal, customs, tax, and administrative concepts. It is not an official translation, does not reproduce past live test items, and is not affiliated with ADM.