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Key Facts: EXIL-NEGOCIOS Exam

180

Items in the redesigned EXIL-NEGOCIOS, including 20% unscored pilot items

Ceneval, Guía para el sustentante EXIL-NEGOCIOS (2026)

8 hours

Total testing time in two 4-hour sessions on the same day

Ceneval, Guía para el sustentante EXIL-NEGOCIOS (2026)

30 each

Disciplinary items in administration, accounting, economics, and marketing

Ceneval, Guía para el sustentante EXIL-NEGOCIOS (2026)

60

Spanish language and communication items (30 reading, 30 indirect writing)

Ceneval, Nuevo EXIL-NEGOCIOS official page

4 Dec 2026

Date of the 2026 national application of the redesigned exam

Ceneval, Nuevo EXIL-NEGOCIOS official page

Ceneval's redesigned EXIL-NEGOCIOS (2026) is a 180-item Spanish-language diagnostic taken in two 4-hour sessions: 30 items each in administration, accounting, economics, and marketing plus 60 Spanish reading and writing items, reported as performance levels with no pass/fail score.

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1Which fundamental phase of the administrative process involves establishing organizational objectives, defining future strategies, and detailing action programs to achieve them?
A.Planning
B.Organizing
C.Leading
D.Controlling
Explanation: Planning (Planeación) is the primary phase of the administrative process where an organization defines its mission, sets strategic and operational objectives, evaluates external scenarios, and selects optimal courses of action.
2In classical management theory, Henri Fayol established 14 general principles of management. Which principle states that an employee should receive operational orders from only one direct superior?
A.Unity of direction
B.Unity of command
C.Scalar chain
D.Division of work
Explanation: The principle of Unity of Command (Unidad de mando) states that each employee should receive orders from and report to strictly one supervisor to prevent conflicting instructions, confusion, and diluted accountability.
3In strategic management, which widely used analytical framework assesses an enterprise's internal Strengths and Weaknesses alongside external Opportunities and Threats?
A.PESTEL analysis
B.Porter's Five Forces
C.SWOT analysis (FODA)
D.BCG Growth-Share Matrix
Explanation: SWOT analysis (FODA: Fortalezas, Oportunidades, Debilidades, Amenazas) aligns internal operational capabilities (strengths and weaknesses) with external competitive conditions (opportunities and threats) to formulate strategy.
4In the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth-Share Matrix, how is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) characterized by high market growth and high relative market share classified?
A.Cash Cow
B.Dog
C.Question Mark
D.Star
Explanation: In the BCG Matrix, 'Stars' (Estrellas) operate in high-growth industries with high relative market share, generating substantial revenue while requiring continued reinvestment to sustain their leadership position.
5Which organizational structure combines functional departmentalization with project-based divisional teams, giving employees dual reporting lines to both a functional manager and a project manager?
A.Matrix structure
B.Divisional structure
C.Line structure
D.Network structure
Explanation: A matrix structure superimposes project teams over permanent functional departments, creating a dual-command reporting structure that enhances cross-functional coordination and technical resource sharing.
6According to Frederick Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory (Two-Factor Theory), which element is classified as an extrinsic hygiene factor that prevents dissatisfaction but does not create intrinsic motivation?
A.Challenging work and personal achievement
B.Professional recognition from leadership
C.Opportunities for personal advancement and growth
D.Company policy, working conditions, and base salary
Explanation: Herzberg categorized company policies, supervision, working conditions, interpersonal relations, and base salary as hygiene factors. When adequate, they prevent dissatisfaction, but true job satisfaction comes from motivators like achievement and growth.
7In organizational control systems, what type of control operates in real time during the execution of a business process to correct operational deviations immediately?
A.Concurrent control
B.Feedforward control
C.Feedback control
D.Post-action control
Explanation: Concurrent control (control concurrente o en tiempo real) takes place while an activity is in progress through direct supervision, automated monitoring, and immediate correction before errors multiply.
8What is the primary strategic objective of the Balanced Scorecard (Cuadro de Mando Integral) framework created by Robert Kaplan and David Norton?
A.Focusing exclusively on short-term quarterly accounting profitability metrics
B.Translating strategy into operational goals across Financial, Customer, Internal Process, and Learning perspectives
C.Ranking business units by market growth and relative market share to decide where to invest cash
D.Comparing a firm's processes against industry best practices to close performance gaps
Explanation: The Balanced Scorecard translates an organization's vision and strategy into a comprehensive set of performance measures across four balanced perspectives: Financial, Customer, Internal Business Processes, and Learning & Growth.
9In competitive strategy, Michael Porter outlines three generic strategies. Which strategy focuses on offering industry-wide products or services perceived as unique, allowing the firm to command premium prices?
A.Cost leadership strategy
B.Cost focus strategy
C.Differentiation strategy
D.Differentiation focus strategy
Explanation: A differentiation strategy seeks to distinguish an enterprise's products or services along dimensions widely valued by buyers (brand loyalty, customer service, superior technology, or design), justifying premium pricing.
10What is the primary function of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system within modern corporate operations?
A.Recording customer interactions and sales opportunities to manage client relationships
B.Integrating core functional processes (finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing) into a single unified database
C.Producing analytical dashboards from a separate data warehouse to support executive decisions
D.Processing the routine daily transactions of a single department, such as payroll
Explanation: An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite integrates core transactional processes across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, human resources, and financial accounting into a single common database for real-time reporting.

About the EXIL-NEGOCIOS Exam

Independent EXIL-NEGOCIOS practice by OpenExamPrep. The Examen Intermedio de Licenciatura en Negocios is Ceneval's diagnostic for business-area students midway through their degree. The redesigned version, whose 2026 national application is scheduled for 4 December 2026, has 180 Spanish-language items with three answer options: 120 on administration, accounting, economics, and marketing and 60 on Spanish reading comprehension and indirect writing. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or simulation: stems and explanations are in English with four options, and the language items keep their Spanish texts because Spanish is the skill tested.

Exam sponsor: Centro Nacional de Evaluación para la Educación Superior, A.C. (Ceneval). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two sections: a disciplinary section of 120 items (Administración 30, Contaduría 30, Economía 30, Mercadotecnia 30) and a transversal Spanish Lenguaje y Comunicación section of 60 items (Comprensión lectora 30, Redacción indirecta 30). Both sessions and both sections must be completed for results to be issued.

Time Limit

8 hours (two 4-hour sessions on the same day)

Passing Score

No pass/fail cut score; a performance level (Aún no satisfactorio, Satisfactorio, or Sobresaliente) is reported for each discipline and area, with no global or section result

Exam / Certification Fees

MXN 500 (printed or on-site online) or MXN 350 (Examen desde casa), 2026 prices, paid through the registering institution

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

16.7%

Administración

30 items: proceso administrativo (15) and ambiente organizacional (15)

16.7%

Contaduría

30 items: proceso y normatividad contable (10), análisis e interpretación de la información financiera (11), and gestión de costos (9)

16.7%

Economía

30 items: fundamentos del comportamiento económico (10), economía industrial (11), and entorno macroeconómico (9)

16.7%

Mercadotecnia

30 items: desarrollo del mercado (14) and mezcla de mercadotecnia (16)

33.3%

Lenguaje y Comunicación (Spanish)

60 items: comprensión lectora (30) and redacción indirecta (30), assessed in Spanish

Preparing for the EXIL-NEGOCIOS Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass/fail cut score; a performance level (Aún no satisfactorio, Satisfactorio, or Sobresaliente) is reported for each discipline and area, with no global or section result
  • Assessment: Two sections: a disciplinary section of 120 items (Administración 30, Contaduría 30, Economía 30, Mercadotecnia 30) and a transversal Spanish Lenguaje y Comunicación section of 60 items (Comprensión lectora 30, Redacción indirecta 30). Both sessions and both sections must be completed for results to be issued.
  • Time limit: 8 hours (two 4-hour sessions on the same day)
  • Exam / certification fees: MXN 500 (printed or on-site online) or MXN 350 (Examen desde casa), 2026 prices, paid through the registering institution Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 120 available questions
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EXIL-NEGOCIOS: Suggested Study Strategy

1Distribute study time according to the 2026 structure: each of the four disciplines carries 30 items, and Spanish reading and indirect writing together carry 60.
2In administration, go beyond the administrative process: review the internal and external environment, SWOT, social responsibility, and sustainable development.
3In accounting, practice double-entry recording, the basic financial statements under the Mexican NIF (whose conceptual framework is NIF A-1, Marco Conceptual, since 2023), liquidity and leverage ratios, and break-even and cost-volume-profit problems.
4In economics and marketing, work through equilibrium and elasticity calculations, market structures, macroeconomic indicators, the buying decision process, segmentation, and the marketing mix.
5For the language section, read academic reviews, research articles, short stories, essays, calls for participants, and news briefs in Spanish, and review agreement, connectors, and accentuation rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EXIL-NEGOCIOS?

The Examen Intermedio de Licenciatura en Negocios is a Ceneval diagnostic for students in business-area degrees who have finished the common foundational stage of their program. It reports their mastery of administration, accounting, economics, and marketing, as well as Spanish reading and writing skills, so students and institutions can identify strengths and areas for improvement.

How is the redesigned 2026 EXIL-NEGOCIOS structured?

Ceneval's September 2026 guide lists 180 items: 120 in the disciplinary section (30 each in administration, accounting, economics, and marketing) and 60 in the transversal language and communication section (30 reading comprehension, 30 indirect writing). About 20% are pilot items that do not count toward results, and each item has three answer options. The earlier version, still listed on Ceneval's site, had six areas that included mathematics and statistics and law.

Is there a passing score?

No. The exam is diagnostic. Ceneval reports a level of Aún no satisfactorio, Satisfactorio, or Sobresaliente for each discipline and each language area; it does not issue a global or section result, and the results cannot be used to accredit a degree or condition admission, retention, or graduation.

How do students register and how much does it cost?

Registration is organized by the contracting higher education institution, either on a date the institution sets or in Ceneval's national application (for the redesigned exam, registration from 28 September to 4 November 2026 and the exam on 4 December 2026). The 2026 prices are MXN 500 for the printed or on-site online exam and MXN 350 for Examen desde casa.

What materials are allowed?

The 2026 guide allows a non-programmable scientific calculator, which cannot be shared. Phones, tablets, smartwatches, and other recording or communication devices are prohibited.

Why is this practice bank in English with four options?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the Spanish exam. The official items have three options; ours use four. The language and communication questions keep their Spanish passages and answer choices because reading and writing in Spanish is the skill being tested.