CSAT Vocational Inquiry exam-day guide
CSAT Vocational Inquiry · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket (수험표) printed or accessible
Print the admission ticket from the official CSAT system or save it to your phone. Confirm the exact test site address and room number on it, not just the school name. If you cannot access the ticket, confirm with the provider how to obtain it before test day.
Photo ID matching your registration
Bring the same ID type you registered with (resident registration card, passport, or student ID as accepted). The name must match your registration exactly. If your ID is expired or the name differs, confirm with the provider whether it is acceptable.
Black ballpoint pens and a spare
The answer sheet is machine-read, so use a black ballpoint pen for marking. Bring at least two and test them beforehand. Do not bring pencils, erasable pens, or correction tape into the room.
Correction tape (allowed only if the provider permits)
Some proctors allow correction tape for the written answer sheet, but rules vary by site. Confirm with the provider in advance; if it is not allowed, cross out cleanly with a single line instead.
Analog wristwatch (no smart features)
There may be no visible clock in the room. A simple analog watch helps you pace the 30 multiple-choice questions. Smartwatches and phones must be off and stored away.
Transparent pencil case or bag
Keep pens, ID, and ticket in a clear case so the proctor can check quickly. Opaque pencil cases may be asked to be opened or left outside.
Water and a light snack for the break
The test is long enough that a short break matters. Keep snacks small and quiet, and confirm whether food is allowed at your desk or must stay outside the room.
Confirm the reporting time and site location
Arrive well before the reporting time stated on your ticket; late entry is often refused once the test begins. Check the route and travel time the day before. If the reporting time is unclear, confirm with the provider.
Review the exam structure and scoring once more
Vocational Inquiry typically has 30 multiple-choice items in a fixed time limit, scored by correct answers with no penalty for guessing. Confirm the exact item count and time limit with the provider, since these can change by year.
Leave prohibited electronics at home or powered off
Phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and electronic dictionaries must be off and stored as instructed. A device that rings or vibrates during the test can lead to removal, so confirm the site's storage rule in advance.
Plan for rest the night before
Avoid last-minute cramming of new material; review only your summary notes. Sleep enough that you can read 30 items carefully within the time limit.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam notice for item count, time limit, and permitted items. Print the admission ticket and check the test site address and room. Confirm any unclear rule with the provider rather than guessing.
Do one full timed practice set of 30 items under real conditions: no phone, analog watch only, black pen, answer sheet marked as in the real test. Review wrong answers by topic, not just by item.
Make a one-page summary of your weakest topics: key terms, common traps, and definitions you keep confusing. This is what you review on the morning of the test.
Pack the checklist items: ticket, ID, two black pens, watch, clear case, water, snack. Lay out clothes and check the travel route and departure time.
Do a light review of the one-page summary only. Stop studying early, eat a normal meal, and sleep at your usual time. Do not start new topics.
Eat breakfast, take the packed bag, and leave with buffer time for traffic. Re-check the ticket for the room number. Arrive before the reporting time; if you are delayed, contact the site immediately and confirm with the provider what late entry is allowed.
Read the instructions and check the item count and time limit. Answer easy items first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock and reserve the last few minutes to transfer answers and check that every item is marked.
If an item is unclear, eliminate wrong options and choose the best remaining answer; there is normally no penalty for guessing. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for the proctor.
Rules to check
Bring the admission ticket and the ID you registered with; the name must match. If your ID situation is unusual, confirm with the provider before test day.
Arrive before the reporting time on your ticket. Late entry after the test begins is commonly refused; confirm the exact cutoff with the provider.
Phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and electronic dictionaries must be powered off and stored as instructed. A device that rings or vibrates during the test can lead to removal.
Use only permitted writing tools: black ballpoint pen for the answer sheet. Do not bring pencils, erasable pens, or materials the notice does not allow.
Do not communicate with other candidates, pass materials, or look at another answer sheet during the test. Follow the proctor's instructions immediately.
Leave the room only during permitted breaks or with the proctor's permission. Confirm the site's break and restroom rules with the provider in advance.
Scoring is normally by number of correct answers with no penalty for wrong answers, so answer every item. Confirm the scoring method with the provider.
If you believe there is a problem with an item or the room conditions, tell the proctor during the test rather than after leaving.