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Key Facts: 경영지도사 Exam

125 items

Official Stage 1 count (5 subjects × 25 items)

공고 제2026-005호 (2026-01-09)

60% / 40 pt

Pass benchmark: 60 average with no subject below 40

Act on Management and Technical Consultants Enforcement Decree

5 Subjects

Unified Stage 1 subjects plus English proficiency submission

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

4 Fields

Stage 2 elective domains: HR, Finance, Production, Marketing

Act on Management and Technical Consultants

KRW 40,000

Stage 1 official exam application fee

HRD Korea (Q-Net, 2026)

1-Year Exemption

Stage 1 exemption carryover to the next exam year

Act on Management and Technical Consultants

The Certified Management Consultant (경영지도사) qualification is governed by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and administered via Q-Net (HRD Korea). Stage 1 is a 125-question five-option examination covering five subjects: SME Laws & Regulations, Business Administration, Introduction to Accounting, Corporate Diagnosis, and Research Methodology, with English replaced by a qualifying language-test score listed in 공고 제2026-005호. Passing requires at least 40 points in every subject and an overall average of 60 points. Passing Stage 1 qualifies the candidate for the Stage 2 written examination in HR, Finance, Production, or Marketing.

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1Under Article 2 of the Framework Act on SMEs (중소기업기본법) and its Enforcement Decree, what two fundamental criteria must an enterprise satisfy simultaneously to be classified as a Small and Medium Enterprise (중소기업)?

A.Headcount criterion and paid-in capital criterion

B.Scale criterion based on 3-year average annual sales and independence criterion

C.Net asset value criterion and corporate tax payment criterion

D.Operating profit margin criterion and credit rating criterion

Explanation: Under the Framework Act on SMEs, an enterprise qualifies as an SME only if it meets both the scale criterion (규모 기준), which evaluates 3-year average annual sales against an industry-specific ceiling that currently reaches KRW 180 billion, and the independence criterion (독립성 기준), which prevents enterprises controlled by specified large companies or disclosure-designated groups from qualifying.

2Under the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on SMEs (중소기업기본법 시행령), what is the absolute total asset ceiling (자산총액 기준) above which an enterprise can NEVER be classified as an SME, regardless of its industry or annual sales?

A.KRW 100 billion

B.KRW 300 billion

C.KRW 500 billion

D.KRW 1 trillion

Explanation: Under Article 3 of the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on SMEs, any enterprise whose total assets equal or exceed KRW 500 billion (자산총액 5,000억원 이상) is conclusively excluded from SME status, irrespective of its 3-year average annual sales.

3Under the current Article 2(3) of the Framework Act on SMEs, for how long is a qualifying enterprise generally still deemed an SME after it ceases to meet the size criteria because of growth?

A.2 years

B.3 years

C.5 years

D.1 year

Explanation: Current Article 2(3) of the Framework Act on SMEs generally preserves SME status for 5 years after a qualifying enterprise ceases to meet the size criteria. The period was extended from the former 3-year rule, so current preparation should use 5 years while separately checking the statute's exclusions for the facts presented.

4Under current Table 3 of the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on SMEs, what is the highest 3-year average annual sales ceiling used for any small-enterprise (소기업) industry group?

A.KRW 5 billion

B.KRW 8 billion

C.KRW 12 billion

D.KRW 14 billion

Explanation: Current Table 3 sets the highest small-enterprise ceiling at KRW 14 billion (140억원) in 3-year average annual sales for the listed industry groups. Lower ceilings apply to other groups, so the enterprise's precise Korean Standard Industrial Classification remains essential.

5Under Article 4 of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants (경영지도사 및 기술지도사에 관한 법률), which of the following duties is exclusively reserved for Certified Management Consultants (경영지도사), rather than Technical Consultants (기술지도사)?

A.Diagnosis and guidance on industrial technology R&D and engineering development

B.Diagnosis and guidance on business management, marketing, personnel, and financial management

C.Diagnosis and guidance on environmental engineering and clean production processes

D.Diagnosis and guidance on factory layout automation and quality engineering certification

Explanation: Under Article 4 of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants, Certified Management Consultants (경영지도사) specialize in general management, personnel and labor management, financial and accounting analysis, and marketing/distribution. Technical Consultants (기술지도사) handle engineering R&D, production technology, environmental engineering, and quality engineering.

6Under Article 6 of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants, which of the following individuals is legally disqualified (결격사유) from becoming a Certified Management Consultant?

A.A person who was declared bankrupt and whose rights have not yet been restored (파산선고를 받고 복권되지 아니한 사람)

B.A person who was sentenced to a fine (벌금형) for a traffic violation two years ago

C.A person who is a foreign national holding lawful professional residency in South Korea

D.A person who previously worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Explanation: Article 6 of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants stipulates grounds for disqualification, which include an incompetent person under adult guardianship, a person declared bankrupt whose rights have not been restored, and a person sentenced to imprisonment without prison labor or heavier punishment until the execution has ended or been exempted.

7Under Article 15 of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants, what is the minimum number of registered consultants required to establish a Management Consulting Corporation (경영지도법인)?

A.At least 2 registered consultants

B.At least 3 registered consultants

C.At least 5 registered consultants

D.At least 10 registered consultants

Explanation: Under Article 15(1) of the Act on Management and Technical Consultants, a Management Consulting Corporation (경영지도법인) must have at least 5 registered management consultants (등록 지도사 5인 이상) as partners or full-time members to ensure institutional consulting competence and public accountability.

8Under Article 2 of the SME Startup Support Act (중소기업창업 지원법), which of the following activities is legally recognized as a genuine "Startup" (창업)?

A.Taking over an existing business through an asset purchase and continuing the exact same commercial operations

B.Reorganizing a sole proprietorship into a corporation without changing the business nature

C.Establishing a completely new company to initiate a distinct business enterprise (새로이 중소기업을 설립하여 사업을 개시하는 것)

D.Reopening the exact same closed business within six months using identical business assets

Explanation: Article 2 of the SME Startup Support Act defines 'startup' (창업) as newly establishing a small or medium enterprise to initiate a business. Pure business succession, corporate form conversion without substantial change, or simple resumption of the same closed business are explicitly excluded from the statutory definition of a startup.

9Under the SME Startup Support Act (중소기업창업 지원법), what is the standard statutory period from the date of business commencement during which an enterprise is legally classified as a "Startup Enterprise" (창업기업), and what is the extended period for designated new industry/deep-tech fields?

A.3 years standard; extended up to 5 years for new industry fields

B.5 years standard; extended up to 7 years for new industry fields

C.7 years standard; extended up to 10 years for designated new industry/deep-tech fields

D.10 years standard; extended up to 15 years for designated new industry/deep-tech fields

Explanation: Under Article 2 of the SME Startup Support Act, a startup enterprise is generally defined as an enterprise within 7 years from the date of business commencement (창업 후 7년 이내). The Act was amended to extend specialized startup support up to 10 years for designated deep-tech and new industrial sectors (신산업창업분야).

10Under the SME Startup Support Act, what is the official designation for a specialized entity registered with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to discover, mentor, and provide seed investment to early-stage startups?

A.Startup Accelerator (창업기획자 / 액셀러레이터)

B.Venture Business Certification Committee (벤처확인위원회)

C.Small Enterprise Market Agency (소상공인시장진흥공단)

D.Credit Guarantee Foundation (신용보증재단)

Explanation: Under Article 24 of the SME Startup Support Act, a 'Startup Accelerator' (창업기획자) is an entity registered with the Minister of SMEs and Startups whose primary duties are discovering early-stage startups (within 3 years of founding), providing professional mentoring, space, and making mandatory seed-stage equity investments.

About the 경영지도사 Exam

The Certified Management Consultant (경영지도사) examination is a statutory professional qualification for corporate diagnosis, strategy, and management advisory in South Korea. Governed by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (중소벤처기업부) under the Act on Management and Technical Consultants (경영지도사 및 기술지도사에 관한 법률) and administered by HRD Korea (Q-Net), the qualification covers SME diagnosis and guidance in management fields. The examination consists of a 125-question Stage 1 written test followed by a Stage 2 descriptive examination in one of four specialized fields.

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

Questions

125 questions

Time Limit

125 minutes for Stage 1 (09:30–11:35)

Passing Score

Stage 1: 40+ per subject and 60 average; Stage 2: 40+ per subject and 60 average

Exam / Certification Fees

KRW 40,000 Stage 1 / KRW 40,000 Stage 2 (공고 제2026-005호)

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20%

SME Laws & Regulations (중소기업관련법령)

Statutory definitions and size criteria under the Framework Act on SMEs (중소기업기본법), startup incubation under the SME Startup Support Act, certification and venture capital rules in the Act on Special Measures for Venture Businesses, support frameworks under the Micro Enterprise Basic Act, preferences under the Act on Support for Female-Owned Businesses, and R&D support in the SME Technology Innovation Support Act.

20%

Business Administration (경영학)

Corporate strategic planning (Porter's Five Forces, generic strategies, BCG matrix, VRIO), organizational structure and behavioral theory, marketing management (segmentation, targeting, positioning, 4P mix), human resource recruitment and compensation systems, operations management and lean manufacturing, and corporate governance & ethical standards.

20%

Introduction to Accounting (회계학개론)

Fundamental accounting principles under K-IFRS, accrual basis accounting, full financial statement presentation, inventory cost flow assumptions, asset depreciation and liability valuation, cost behavior and overhead allocation, and cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis including break-even and operating leverage computations.

20%

Corporate Diagnosis (기업진단론)

Comprehensive managerial diagnostics, financial statement ratio analysis (profitability, activity, liquidity, solvency, and growth), cash flow statement diagnosis and bankruptcy prediction (Altman Z-score), capital budgeting and feasibility analysis (NPV, IRR), Balanced Scorecard (BSC) architecture, business enterprise valuation (DCF, multiples), and corporate restructuring.

20%

Research Methodology (조사방법론)

Scientific research process and design formulation (exploratory, descriptive, causal), probability and non-probability sampling designs, sample size estimation, questionnaire construction, measurement scaling (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio, Likert), reliability (Cronbach's alpha) and validity (construct, convergent, discriminant), and statistical analysis (hypothesis testing, ANOVA, correlation, and regression).

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Stage 1: 40+ per subject and 60 average; Stage 2: 40+ per subject and 60 average
Exam length: 125 questions
Time limit: 125 minutes for Stage 1 (09:30–11:35)
Exam / certification fees: KRW 40,000 Stage 1 / KRW 40,000 Stage 2 (공고 제2026-005호) Official sources

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경영지도사: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the current Framework Act on SMEs criteria: industry-specific 3-year average annual sales ceilings reaching KRW 180 billion, the independence criteria, and the general 5-year post-growth grace period.

2Thoroughly memorize provisions of the Venture Business Special Act and Micro Enterprise Basic Act (fewer than 5 regular workers, or fewer than 10 in manufacturing, mining, construction, and transportation).

3Practice fast mental arithmetic for CVP break-even points, margin of safety, degree of operating leverage, and inventory costing without relying on complex calculators.

4Memorize DuPont financial ratio breakdowns: ROE = Net Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier.

5Understand the four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC): Financial, Customer, Internal Business Process, and Learning & Growth.

6Distinguish clearly between measurement reliability (consistency/Cronbach's alpha) and validity (construct, convergent, discriminant, content), and review sampling formulas.

7Aim to eliminate 'gwarak' risks early in quantitative subjects (Accounting and Corporate Diagnosis) by drilling standard numerical problem templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal basis and role of a Certified Management Consultant in Korea?

Certified Management Consultants (경영지도사) are governed by the Act on Management and Technical Consultants (경영지도사 및 기술지도사에 관한 법률). They perform diagnostic analysis, strategic planning, financial advisory, marketing development, and operational guidance for SMEs and micro-enterprises under the supervision of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

What subjects are included in the Stage 1 (1차) examination?

Stage 1 tests five subjects: (1) SME Laws & Regulations (중소기업관련법령), (2) Business Administration (경영학), (3) Introduction to Accounting (회계학개론), (4) Corporate Diagnosis (기업진단론), and (5) Research Methodology (조사방법론). Each subject has 25 five-option items, totaling 125 questions in one 125-minute sitting (공고 제2026-005호).

How is the English language proficiency requirement fulfilled?

English is not tested as an on-site paper on exam day. Instead, candidates must submit a qualifying score report from an accredited testing provider before the application deadline (use the score table in 공고 제2026-005호).

What is the passing criteria for Stage 1?

A candidate passes Stage 1 by scoring at least 40 points out of 100 on each individual subject and achieving an overall arithmetic average of 60 points or higher across all five subjects. Scoring below 40 on any single subject constitutes a fail ('gwarak'), regardless of the overall average.

What follows after passing Stage 1?

Candidates who pass Stage 1 become eligible to sit for the Stage 2 (2차) written essay examination in their declared specialty (HR, Finance, Production, or Marketing). Stage 1 passers are also granted an exemption from Stage 1 in the immediately following annual examination.

Are these 100 questions an official test paper?

No. These 100 questions are independent English-language four-option MCQ practice for statutory definitions, accounting calculations, diagnostic metrics, and research methods within the five published Stage 1 subjects. They are not an official translation or format simulation.