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Key Facts: 물류관리사 Exam

2 교시

2026 제30회 Q-Net answer keys published for 교시 1 and 교시 2

https://www.q-net.or.kr/anc002.do?id=anc00201&gSite=L&gId=61

[별표 2]

물류관리사 시험과목 listed in the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Logistics Policies

https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsBylInfoPLinkR.do?lsiSeq=263599&bylNo=0002

60 / 40

Minimum 60 average with no subject below 40 points floor

Framework Act on Logistics Policies Art. 27

1,100 × 1,100 mm

Korea Standard T-11 pallet dimensions

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)

5 Statutes

Core logistics laws tested in Subject 5

Enforcement Decree of Framework Act on Logistics Policies

The Certified Professional Logistician (물류관리사) examination is administered by HRD Korea (Q-Net) under MOLIT. It has 200 five-option items across five subjects, delivered in 120- and 80-minute sessions, with a KRW 20,000 fee. Passing requires at least 40 points in each subject and a 60-point overall average. This 100-question four-option English MCQ set is independent practice for the five published subjects, not an official translation or format simulation.

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1Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional Seven Rights (7R 원칙) in logistics management?

A.Right Product (적절한 상품)

B.Right Profit (적절한 이윤)

C.Right Time (적절한 시간)

D.Right Place (적절한 장소)

Explanation: The traditional Seven Rights (7R) of logistics formulated by E. Grosvenor Plowman are: Right Product, Right Quantity, Right Condition, Right Place, Right Time, Right Customer, and Right Cost (Price). 'Right Profit' is an economic business outcome rather than one of the operational 7R customer fulfillment dimensions. Achieving the 7 operational rights drives customer satisfaction and enterprise profitability.

2In the Total Cost Concept (총비용 접근법) of logistics, what is the typical trade-off relationship (상충관계) between transportation cost and inventory holding cost when switching from slow maritime shipping to rapid air freight?

A.Transportation cost increases while inventory holding and pipeline inventory costs decrease

B.Transportation cost decreases while inventory holding cost increases

C.Both transportation cost and inventory holding cost increase simultaneously

D.Both transportation cost and inventory holding cost decrease simultaneously

Explanation: A central premise of logistics systems engineering is the trade-off relationship between system components. Switching from slow maritime transit to fast air freight significantly increases direct transport freight charges, but shortens order lead time and shrinks goods-in-transit (pipeline inventory), thereby reducing safety stock requirements and inventory carrying costs. Total logistics cost optimization seeks the minimum sum of these competing cost curves.

3Under Article 2, Subparagraph 1 of South Korea's Framework Act on Logistics Policies (물류정책기본법), which set of activities collectively defines the statutory scope of 'logistics' (물류)?

A.Manufacturing, engineering, patent registration, and retail store layout

B.Transport, storage, and stevedoring of goods, along with value-added activities like packaging, processing, and logistics information management

C.Financial lending, customs duty collection, and maritime salvage operations

D.Human resources recruiting, employment visa issuance, and labor union collective bargaining

Explanation: Article 2, Subparagraph 1 of the Framework Act on Logistics Policies defines logistics as all physical and informational activities across the supply chain. This encompasses the transport (운송), storage (보관), and stevedoring/handling (하역) of goods from origin to destination, as well as packaging (포장), processing (가공), assembly, and information processing that generate temporal, spatial, and economic value.

4In Supply Chain Management (SCM), which phenomenon describes the progressive amplification of demand fluctuation as orders move upstream from the retailer through wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers?

A.The Lead Time Lag Effect (리드타임 지연효과)

B.The Bullwhip Effect (채찍효과)

C.The Hawthorne Effect (호손효과)

D.The Ripple Liquidity Effect (유동성 파급효과)

Explanation: The Bullwhip Effect (채찍효과) occurs when small variations in retail consumer demand trigger increasingly volatile demand swings as orders travel upstream along the supply chain. Identified prominently by Jay Forrester and Procter & Gamble, its root causes include order batching, demand forecast updating, price promotions, and shortage gaming. Supply chain visibility and POS data sharing mitigate this volatility.

5Which of the following is a primary operational characteristic of Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI, 공급자 주도 재고관리)?

A.The retailer generates purchase orders independently and forces the supplier to hold all finished goods in a bonded customs warehouse

B.The upstream manufacturer or supplier monitors inventory levels at the customer facility and determines replenishment order quantities and timing

C.The customer assumes full financial ownership of supplier factories to eliminate intermediate supplier profits

D.Both parties eliminate all automated electronic data interchange (EDI) and rely solely on manual physical stock counting

Explanation: Under Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), the supplier takes responsibility for maintaining inventory levels within mutually agreed minimum and maximum parameters at the buyer's distribution center or retail store. The buyer shares real-time sales and inventory data (often via EDI/API), allowing the supplier to optimize production schedules, eliminate order batching, and improve replenishment accuracy.

6A global consumer electronics manufacturer produces standardized base units and delays custom packaging, language manual insertion, and power cord configuration until actual regional customer orders are received. What supply chain strategy does this exemplify?

A.Time Postponement (시간 지연 / 연기)

B.Form Postponement (형태 지연 / 제조 연기)

C.Speculative Production (투기적 생산)

D.Make-to-Stock Push Strategy (밀어내기식 계획생산)

Explanation: Form Postponement (형태 지연 또는 제조 연기) delays the final physical configuration, labeling, or assembly of a product until precise customer orders and regional requirements are known. By maintaining undifferentiated base inventory in generic form, the firm minimizes inventory holding costs and prevents stockouts or excess stock of region-specific product variants. Time postponement, by contrast, refers to delaying goods shipment to regional distribution points.

7A distribution center processed 500 customer orders during May. Out of these, 450 orders arrived strictly on time, 460 orders contained complete and undamaged quantities, and 425 orders satisfied both criteria (delivered on time AND completely in full without damage or billing error). What is the On-Time In-Full (OTIF, 적기 완전 배송률) rate?

A.85.0%

B.90.0%

C.92.0%

D.95.5%

Explanation: The On-Time In-Full (OTIF) rate measures perfect order fulfillment by evaluating orders that meet all service standards simultaneously. OTIF = (Number of orders delivered On-Time AND In-Full) / (Total orders) = 425 / 500 = 0.85, or 85.0%. Evaluating on-time rate (450/500 = 90%) or in-full rate (460/500 = 92%) separately overstates end-customer fulfillment quality.

8According to the classic customer service framework by Bernard La Londe and Paul Zinszer, which of the following is classified as a 'Pre-transaction Element' (거래 전 요소)?

A.Stockout levels during order processing (재고 결품 수준)

B.Written customer service policy and organizational structure (명文化된 고객서비스 정책 및 조직체계)

C.Product tracking and order status information (배송 추적 및 주문 상태 정보)

D.Product warranty claims, repair services, and returns handling (품질보증, 수리 및 반품 처리)

Explanation: La Londe and Zinszer categorize logistics customer service into three temporal phases: Pre-transaction elements establish the policy framework before customer orders occur (written service policy, organizational structure, system flexibility, technical manuals); Transaction elements occur during physical order processing (stockout levels, order cycle time, shipment accuracy); and Post-transaction elements support goods after delivery (warranties, returns, spare parts).

9What is the defining operational distinction between a Third-Party Logistics provider (3PL, 3자 물류) and a Fourth-Party Logistics provider (4PL, 4자 물류)?

A.3PL owns no physical transport assets, whereas 4PL always operates its own proprietary rail line and container fleet

B.3PL focuses primarily on executing tactical transport and warehousing operations, whereas 4PL acts as an overarching supply chain integrator orchestrating technology, consulting, and multiple 3PL providers

C.3PL operates solely in international air freight, whereas 4PL is restricted to domestic courier deliveries

D.3PL is legally prohibited from using electronic inventory systems, whereas 4PL relies exclusively on government logistics databases

Explanation: A 3PL provider primarily executes tactical, operational logistics functions such as warehousing, freight forwarding, linehaul trucking, and cross-docking. A 4PL (first defined by Accenture) is a non-asset-based supply chain integrator that designs, builds, and runs comprehensive supply chain solutions, leveraging management consulting, IT architectures, and orchestrating multiple 3PL operational providers.

10In logistics cost accounting, what is the core mechanism of Activity-Based Costing (ABC, 활동기준원가계산)?

A.Assigning all corporate overhead equally across product lines based strictly on direct labor hours

B.Tracing overhead expenses to discrete operational activities, and then allocating activity costs to products or customers via specific Cost Drivers (원가동인)

C.Writing off all logistics expenses immediately as non-operating losses at the beginning of each fiscal quarter

D.Amortizing transportation freight over a 20-year depreciation schedule regardless of carrier payment terms

Explanation: Activity-Based Costing (ABC) overcomes the distortions of traditional volume-based accounting by first tracing indirect and overhead resource costs to specific logistics activities (e.g., pallet handling, order picking, dock receiving). It then assigns these activity cost pools to products, channels, or customers using realistic Cost Drivers (원가동인, such as number of orders, picks, or machine hours).

About the 물류관리사 Exam

The Certified Logistics Manager (물류관리사) is a national professional qualification established under Article 27 of South Korea's Framework Act on Logistics Policies. Administered annually by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea / Q-Net) under the auspices of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), the exam certifies individuals qualified to plan, direct, manage, and optimize supply chains, freight transport, international maritime and air trade logistics, warehousing, cargo handling, and regulatory compliance. The exam is renowned for its comprehensive scope across commercial logistics principles, quantitative inventory/transport calculations, and statutory logistics legislation.

Exam sponsor: HRD Korea (Q-Net) / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

200 questions

Time Limit

200 testing minutes across two sessions (120 + 80 minutes)

Passing Score

40+ per subject and 60 average

Exam / Certification Fees

KRW 20,000

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20%

Logistics Management Theory (물류관리론)

Fundamental logistics concepts, supply chain management (SCM) strategies, total cost analysis, customer service performance indicators (OTIF), activity-based costing (ABC), reverse and closed-loop logistics, green logistics, and smart logistics technologies

20%

Freight Transport Theory (화물운송론)

Modal characteristics of road, rail, coastal maritime, and air freight; transport cost behaviors; intermodal container systems; freight dispatch planning; vehicle routing and scheduling heuristics (Clarke-Wright savings, sweep method); transport contract types

20%

International Logistics Theory (국제물류론)

Liner shipping conferences and tramp shipping, voyage and time charterparties, Bill of Lading (B/L) legal functions, Air Waybill (AWB), container types and handling, Incoterms 2020 commercial terms, marine insurance and Institute Cargo Clauses (ICC A, B, C)

20%

Warehousing & Cargo Handling Theory (보관하역론)

Warehouse location optimization (center of gravity model), storage layouts and zoning, industrial racking systems (drive-in, cantilever, mobile, AS/RS), material handling equipment (forklifts, AGVs, sorters), inventory control models (EOQ, EPQ, safety stock, ROP), Unit Load System (ULS) and KS T-11 pallet pooling

20%

Logistics Related Laws & Regulations (물류관련법규)

Statutory provisions and administrative requirements under the Framework Act on Logistics Policies (물류정책기본법), Act on Development and Management of Logistics Facilities (물류시설법), Trucking Transport Business Act (화물자동차 운수사업법), Port Transport Business Act (항만운송사업법), and Distribution Industry Development Act (유통산업발전법)

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40+ per subject and 60 average
Exam length: 200 questions
Time limit: 200 testing minutes across two sessions (120 + 80 minutes)
Exam / certification fees: KRW 20,000 Official sources

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물류관리사: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master quantitative formulas early: memorize the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ = sqrt(2DS/H)), Economic Production Quantity (EPQ), Reorder Point (ROP = d*L + SS), Safety Stock (SS = z * sigma_L), and the Center of Gravity warehouse location coordinates.

2Learn the exact trade-offs in logistics: customer service levels vs. safety stock holding costs, freight transport speed vs. freight cost, and centralized warehousing vs. distributed local delivery transit times.

3Differentiate Incoterms 2020 rules clearly: remember that FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, and DDP apply to any transport mode, whereas FAS, FOB, CFR, and CIF apply strictly to sea and inland waterway transport. In CIF and CIP, seller procures insurance; DPU is the only rule where the seller must unload cargo at destination.

4Focus heavily on the 5 logistics statutes: memorize mandatory registration vs. permission requirements (e.g., trucking transport business requires permission 허가 from the MOLIT Minister / Mayor, while freight forwarding requires registration 등록 under the Framework Act on Logistics Policies).

5Understand the Unit Load System (ULS) and KS T-11 standard pallet dimensions (1,100 mm × 1,100 mm), flat-rack/high-cube container dimensions, and warehouse storage density trade-offs between drive-in racks and selective racks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certified Logistics Manager (물류관리사) qualification?

The Certified Logistics Manager is a South Korean national professional credential governed by Article 27 of the Framework Act on Logistics Policies. It certifies professionals possessing specialized expertise in logistics planning, supply chain management, freight routing, international shipping, warehouse design, inventory control, and logistics law.

What is the examination structure and session schedule?

The official exam has 200 five-option items—40 in each of five subjects. Session 1 covers three subjects in 120 minutes; Session 2 covers two subjects in 80 minutes. The official Q-Net page reviewed for this audit does not publish selectable assessment languages.

What is the passing criteria and the 'gwarak' (과락) rule?

Candidates must achieve an average score of at least 60 points out of 100 across all 5 subjects. However, if a candidate scores below 40 points in even one subject, they fail automatically due to the subject floor (과락, gwarak), regardless of how high their average or total score may be.

Which subjects are typically considered the most difficult?

Logistics Related Laws (물류관련법규) has historically caused the highest fail rate due to specific statutory penalties, numerical registration thresholds, and complex regulatory cross-references. Warehousing & Cargo Handling also presents difficulty due to quantitative mathematical problems involving EOQ, safety stock, and facility sizing.

What are the five logistics laws tested in Subject 5?

The examination tests five designated statutes: the Framework Act on Logistics Policies, the Act on the Development and Management of Logistics Facilities, the Trucking Transport Business Act, the Port Transport Business Act, and the Distribution Industry Development Act.

How does this practice bank adapt the official exam?

This preparation bank contains an independent English-language study adaptation of 100 four-option questions distributed across the five published subject names (20 questions each). It is not an official translation, official paper, or five-option format simulation.