CSAT Vocational Inquiry study guide
CSAT Vocational Inquiry · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The vocational inquiry section of the CSAT (직업탐구 영역) is the subject area taken by candidates at vocational high schools who are applying to universities. It tests whether you understand the working principles, terminology and practical judgment of a trade, not just whether you memorized textbook definitions. The CSAT Vocational Inquiry study guide has 12 sections and about 3,123 words.
01Agricultural and Life Industries
Agricultural and Life Industries tests how crop, livestock, soil, and farm-management principles are applied in production decisions. Expect questions on growth environments, breeding, pest and disease control, sustainable practices, and farm records.
258 words, about 1 min02Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology examines manufacturing systems, materials, measurement, automation, quality control, and production management. Questions often ask you to select a process, interpret a tolerance, or calculate output capacity from a workplace scenario.
258 words, about 1 min03Commercial Information
Commercial Information covers accounting, business management, marketing, office information systems, and e-commerce. The exam tests whether you can apply the accounting equation, record transactions, interpret marketing data, and use information tools correctly.
253 words, about 1 min04Fisheries and Marine Industries
Fisheries and Marine Industries tests aquaculture, fishing operations, marine environment, seafood handling, and marine safety. Questions often require interpretation of water quality, feed efficiency, stock density, or cold-chain practice.
285 words, about 1 min05Human Development and Services
Human Development and Services examines developmental stages, care-service procedures, communication, and person-centered support. The exam tests whether you can match a client's behavior to a developmental concept and choose a safe, respectful service response.
266 words, about 1 min06Creative and Design Industries
Creative and Design Industries tests design principles, color systems, typography, digital files, production specifications, and copyright. Questions often ask you to choose the correct color mode, resolution, file format, or proportional scale for a production context.
252 words, about 1 min07Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition tests nutrients, energy calculation, menu planning, food safety, and cooking science. Expect questions that require calculating energy from macronutrients, identifying a nutrient function, or selecting a safe food-handling practice.
262 words, about 1 min08Tourism and Recreation
Tourism and Recreation tests tourism systems, travel products, hospitality operations, event planning, sustainability, and pricing. Questions often require interpreting a tour package, calculating a break-even price, or choosing a sustainable destination practice.
249 words, about 1 min09Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering tests circuit laws, power, semiconductor devices, digital logic, and electrical safety. Questions often require series-parallel simplification, current or voltage calculation, or safe isolation practice.
276 words, about 1 min10Construction
Construction tests building materials, structural systems, surveying, construction management, drawings, and site safety. Questions often require reading a dimension, calculating material quantity, or selecting a safe construction sequence.
252 words, about 1 min11Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering tests mechanics, materials, machine elements, power transmission, manufacturing, and safety. Questions often require gear-ratio calculation, torque and speed reasoning, or selection of an appropriate machine element.
248 words, about 1 min12Common Core: Vocational Foundations and Workplace Safety
The Common Core section tests vocational foundations and workplace safety: risk assessment, hazard control, labor rights, incident reporting, first aid, ergonomics, and communication. Questions place these principles in realistic workplace situations rather than asking for definitions alone.
264 words, about 1 min