Korea Bodily Injury Loss Adjuster (신체손해사정사) exam-day guide
Korea Bodily Injury Loss Adjuster (신체손해사정사) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket (수험표) printed from the Q-Net application
Log in to the Q-Net (국가자격시험) portal, confirm your exam site and room number, and print the admission ticket. Some sites accept a mobile capture, but bring a paper copy as backup. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Photo ID matching the name on the application
Bring the original valid ID (resident card, driver's license, or passport) whose name exactly matches the application. An expired ID or a name mismatch is the most common cause of being turned away at the door.
Black ballpoint pens, at least two
Objective answer sheets are machine-read, so use a black pen or the marker the supervisor instructs. Do not use pencils or erasable ink unless the supervisor explicitly allows it.
Correction tape or a clean eraser as permitted
If you must change a mark, follow the supervisor's instruction. On machine-read sheets a badly corrected mark can void the item, so mark deliberately and confirm before moving on.
Analog or simple wristwatch
Many rooms have a wall clock but not always in view. Smartwatches and phones are not usable as timepieces during the test. Confirm with the provider whether any watch is restricted.
Transparent pouch or bag for personal items
Keep ID, pens, and the admission ticket in one clear pouch so the desk stays clean and inspection at entry is fast.
Water and a light snack for the break
The practical exam runs long with a supervised break. Check the provider's rules on whether food and drink are allowed at the desk; usually only water in a clear container.
Review the current exam-day notice on Q-Net the day before
Reporting time, allowed items, and room assignment can change. Read the notice for your specific exam site rather than relying on a previous sitting.
Confirm the route and travel time to the exam site
Practical exams are often held at university campuses. Check the building and gate, not just the campus name, and plan to arrive well before the reporting time.
Summary notes on the core calculation formulas
Bring a one- or two-page sheet of the loss-adjustment formulas you keep forgetting (e.g., income loss, nursing care, disability apportionment). Study it before entry; it cannot be taken to the desk.
Calculator if the provider permits it
Some practical sittings allow a non-programmable calculator. Confirm with the provider in advance; do not assume, and do not bring a programmable or graphing model.
Emergency contact and site phone number saved
Save the exam-site contact and a family number in case of delay or an incident on the way.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam notice for your site: reporting time, permitted items, break policy, and any change to room assignment. Print the admission ticket and check that the name and photo match your ID.
Do a full timed mock of the practical paper under exam conditions. Focus on the calculation-heavy items (lost income, treatment costs, disability and survivor benefits) and on writing answers in the required format.
List your recurring errors and turn them into a one-page formula sheet. Review only that sheet and the legal provisions you keep confusing; do not start new material.
Confirm travel: route, transfer points, and a backup route. Check the weather and any transport disruption. Aim to reach the site 40-60 minutes before the reporting time.
Lay out ID, admission ticket, pens, watch, and clear pouch in one place. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Check the Q-Net notice once more for any last-minute change.
Do a light review of the formula sheet and the structure of a written answer (issue, applicable rule, calculation, conclusion). Stop studying early and sleep a full night; the practical paper rewards clear calculation over last-minute memorization.
Eat a proper breakfast, arrive early, and use the waiting time only for the formula sheet. Leave the study notes outside the exam room.
Follow the supervisor's instructions for ID check and seating. Place only permitted items on the desk, silence and stow your phone, and confirm the answer-sheet type and the total time before the start signal.
Read the whole paper first and allocate time per section. Do the items you can calculate cleanly first, show your working where required, and keep 10-15 minutes at the end to check marks and units.
Leave the room only as instructed. Do not discuss the paper with other candidates; check the clock and return before the re-entry time.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, and check the Q-Net schedule for the result announcement and any post-exam procedure.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your application name exactly. A copy, an expired card, or a mismatched name can bar entry; confirm with the provider what IDs are accepted at your site.
Arrive before the reporting time. Late candidates are generally not admitted after the start signal, and the exact cutoff is set by the provider, so confirm it in the official notice.
Silence and stow your phone and any smart device before entering. Using or even holding a device during the test is treated as misconduct.
Take only permitted items to the desk. Notes, textbooks, and unauthorized calculators must be left outside; ask the supervisor if you are unsure whether an item is allowed.
Follow the supervisor's instructions on breaks and re-entry. Leaving the room without permission, or talking during the test, can lead to invalidation of your paper.
Mark answers exactly as instructed on the answer sheet. Illegible or ambiguously corrected marks may be scored as wrong, and machine-read sheets cannot be appealed on that ground.
Do not communicate with other candidates about the content of the paper during the test or the break.
Scoring and the pass mark are set by the administering body and can change between sittings. Confirm the current pass criteria and result schedule with the provider rather than relying on past years.
If you believe there is a problem with the paper or the room, raise it with the supervisor at the time; the provider's procedure for objections should be confirmed in advance.