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Key Facts: CSAT Vocational Inquiry Exam

20

Official questions per vocational inquiry subject

KICE 2027 CSAT preparation guide

30 min

Official time per vocational inquiry subject

KICE official exam overview

50

Official raw points per vocational inquiry subject

KICE 2027 CSAT preparation guide

86 credits

Professional Subject II completion rule for vocational inquiry eligibility

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100

Free practice questions here

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KICE CSAT Vocational Inquiry is a 30-minute, 20-question official subject area scored on a 50-point raw scale and reported by standard score, percentile, and 1-9 grade. Two-subject vocational examinees must take Successful Career Life plus one basic vocational subject. This page contains 100 original four-option practice questions.

Sample CSAT Vocational Inquiry Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your CSAT Vocational Inquiry exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A student enters a machine shop where small metal chips may fly during drilling. Which protective item should be worn first?
A.Safety goggles
B.A cloth scarf
C.Open sandals
D.A loose bracelet
Explanation: Safety goggles protect the eyes from flying chips and are appropriate before drilling or observing drilling work.
2A conveyor belt begins moving unexpectedly while a classmate is clearing a jam. What is the best immediate action?
A.Pull the jam harder while the belt runs
B.Press the emergency stop and alert the supervisor
C.Walk away without telling anyone
D.Pour water on the motor
Explanation: Stopping the equipment and notifying a responsible person reduces immediate injury risk and starts the proper safety response.
3Which document most directly states a worker's job title, wage, working hours, and basic employment conditions?
A.Product catalog
B.Customer receipt
C.Employment contract
D.Safety poster
Explanation: An employment contract records agreed work conditions such as wage, role, hours, and basic duties.
4During a team project, one member cannot finish a task by the agreed time. What response best supports workplace cooperation?
A.Hide the delay until the final presentation
B.Blame another team before checking facts
C.Delete the project plan
D.Discuss the delay early and adjust responsibilities if possible
Explanation: Early, factual communication lets the team reassign work, protect quality, and keep trust.
5A clerk sees a customer's phone number and address while processing an order. Which action is most appropriate?
A.Use the information only for the order and keep it confidential
B.Post the information in a group chat
C.Sell the list to a nearby store
D.Use it to send personal messages
Explanation: Customer personal information should be used only for legitimate work purposes and protected from unnecessary disclosure.
6A store sells 3 notebooks at 1,200 won each and 2 pens at 800 won each. What is the total sales amount before tax?
A.3,600 won
B.5,200 won
C.4,400 won
D.6,000 won
Explanation: The total is 3 x 1,200 + 2 x 800 = 3,600 + 1,600 = 5,200 won.
7In accounting, cash owned by a business is classified as which element?
A.Liability
B.Expense
C.Asset
D.Dividend
Explanation: Cash is an asset because it is a resource controlled by the business and can provide future economic benefit.
8A business buys supplies on credit. Which account type increases because the business must pay later?
A.Revenue
B.Owner withdrawal
C.Prepaid asset only
D.Liability
Explanation: Buying on credit creates an obligation to pay the supplier later, so a liability such as accounts payable increases.
9A bakery receives cash when it hands bread to a customer. Which account increases immediately?
A.Cash
B.Accounts payable
C.Unearned rent
D.Accumulated depreciation
Explanation: A cash sale increases cash at the time the customer pays.
10A product sells for 10,000 won and costs 6,000 won to make. What is the gross profit per unit?
A.6,000 won
B.4,000 won
C.10,000 won
D.16,000 won
Explanation: Gross profit per unit is selling price minus cost of goods sold: 10,000 - 6,000 = 4,000 won.

About the CSAT Vocational Inquiry Exam

The Korean CSAT/Suneung Vocational Inquiry area assesses concepts, principles, and problem-solving skills from specialized and industry-demand high-school vocational curricula. KICE describes the area as using vocational, daily-life, workplace, experiment/practice, and current professional situations to measure understanding and thinking skills. Official vocational subjects use 20 five-choice questions in 30 minutes for 50 raw points per subject. A one-subject vocational examinee selects one of five basic subjects; a two-subject vocational examinee must take Successful Career Life first and then one of the five basic vocational subjects. This English-language practice bank contains original four-option items across workplace foundations, business/accounting, industrial technology, agriculture, fisheries/maritime, human development, and workplace data reasoning.

Assessment

Official Vocational Inquiry is part of the fourth CSAT period after Korean History. Each selected vocational subject has 20 five-choice questions, 50 raw points, and 30 minutes, with 2- and 3-point items. Examinees may select one vocational subject from Agriculture Basic Technology, Industrial General, Commerce Economics, Fisheries and Maritime Industry Basics, or Human Development. Examinees selecting two vocational subjects must take Successful Career Life as the first subject plus one of those five basic subjects as the second subject. This local bank provides 100 original four-option practice questions.

Time Limit

30 minutes per selected vocational inquiry subject; up to 60 minutes total for two vocational subjects within the fourth CSAT period

Passing Score

No fixed pass/fail cutoff; vocational inquiry reports standard score, percentile, and 1-9 grade

Exam Fee

2027 CSAT fee amount to be announced in the detailed implementation plan; KICE states fee payment is required and the amount will be announced with the detailed plan (Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE), with application and test administration support from metropolitan/provincial offices of education)

CSAT Vocational Inquiry Exam Content Outline

Compulsory first subject when two vocational subjects are selected

Successful Career Life

Career development, employment relations, workplace safety, labor rights, teamwork, communication, work ethics, privacy, and practical workplace problem solving.

Official selectable basic subject, 20 questions / 30 minutes

Agriculture Basic Technology

Soil, irrigation, crop production, livestock records, greenhouse operation, food safety, pest management, and agricultural calculations.

Official selectable basic subject, 20 questions / 30 minutes

Industrial General

Manufacturing processes, machine and electrical safety, measurement, drawings, gears, quality control, maintenance, production flow, and industrial data.

Official selectable basic subject, 20 questions / 30 minutes

Commerce Economics

Accounting elements, sales and VAT, inventory, gross profit, credit sales, cash budgets, marketing, purchasing, and business documents.

Official selectable basic subject, 20 questions / 30 minutes

Fisheries and Maritime Industry Basics

Aquaculture water quality, seafood cold-chain control, vessel safety, pre-departure checks, cargo stability, and maritime workplace scenarios.

Official selectable basic subject, 20 questions / 30 minutes

Human Development

Child and human development, objective observation, care communication, nutrition planning, confidentiality, and supportive guidance.

How to Pass the CSAT Vocational Inquiry Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass/fail cutoff; vocational inquiry reports standard score, percentile, and 1-9 grade
  • Assessment: Official Vocational Inquiry is part of the fourth CSAT period after Korean History. Each selected vocational subject has 20 five-choice questions, 50 raw points, and 30 minutes, with 2- and 3-point items. Examinees may select one vocational subject from Agriculture Basic Technology, Industrial General, Commerce Economics, Fisheries and Maritime Industry Basics, or Human Development. Examinees selecting two vocational subjects must take Successful Career Life as the first subject plus one of those five basic subjects as the second subject. This local bank provides 100 original four-option practice questions.
  • Time limit: 30 minutes per selected vocational inquiry subject; up to 60 minutes total for two vocational subjects within the fourth CSAT period
  • Exam fee: 2027 CSAT fee amount to be announced in the detailed implementation plan; KICE states fee payment is required and the amount will be announced with the detailed plan

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
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  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CSAT Vocational Inquiry Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with the official subject rule: one vocational subject can be a basic subject, but two vocational subjects require Successful Career Life plus one basic subject.
2For Successful Career Life, connect workplace rights, safety, communication, and ethics to realistic job scenarios instead of memorizing terms alone.
3For Commerce Economics, practice basic accounting effects, sales documents, VAT, inventory costing, cash budgets, and break-even calculations.
4For Industrial General, review safety controls, drawings, tolerances, simple electrical and mechanical calculations, quality charts, bottlenecks, and maintenance logs.
5For Agriculture Basic Technology, practice soil, irrigation, crop protection, greenhouse control, fertilizer labels, livestock records, and yield calculations.
6For scenario questions, identify the vocational principle being tested before calculating or choosing an action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the official KICE CSAT Vocational Inquiry question bank?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions. They use the official KICE structure only as guidance and do not copy released CSAT questions.

How many questions are on an official vocational inquiry subject?

Each official vocational inquiry subject has 20 five-choice multiple-choice questions, 50 raw points, and 30 minutes. This local practice page has 100 four-option questions for broader practice.

What subjects can be selected in CSAT Vocational Inquiry?

A one-subject examinee chooses one of Agriculture Basic Technology, Industrial General, Commerce Economics, Fisheries and Maritime Industry Basics, or Human Development. A two-subject examinee must choose Successful Career Life plus one of those five basic subjects.

Who is eligible to take CSAT Vocational Inquiry?

KICE states that vocational inquiry is available to students who completed at least 86 credits or units of the relevant specialized or industry-demand high-school Professional Subject II curriculum, with transition rules for earlier graduates.

Is there a passing score for CSAT Vocational Inquiry?

There is no pass/fail cutoff. Vocational inquiry subjects are reported using standard score, percentile, and the 1-9 grade system.

Why does this practice bank have four choices instead of five?

The official CSAT uses five-choice questions, but this site's local practice format uses four answer choices with explanations and wrong-answer rationales.