comprehensive exam
[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv ɪɡˈzæm/]
nounpl: comprehensive exams
exame abrangente
1. A thorough examination that covers all or most of the material learned in a course or academic program
The comprehensive exam covered everything we learned throughout the entire semester.
O exame abrangente cobriu tudo que aprendemos durante todo o semestre.
2. A final examination in graduate programs designed to assess mastery of the field of study
Graduate students must pass their comprehensive exams before advancing to dissertation research.
Os alunos de pós-graduação devem passar nos seus exames abrangentes antes de avançar para a pesquisa de dissertação.
3. An extensive test used to evaluate overall knowledge and competency in a subject area
The medical licensing comprehensive exam requires years of preparation.
O exame abrangente de licença médica requer anos de preparação.
In the United States, comprehensive exams are particularly common in graduate programs, where they serve as a gateway to doctoral candidacy. In Brazil, while comprehensive exams exist in universities, the system differs more emphasis on continuous assessment throughout courses. The term is frequently abbreviated as 'comps' in American academic circles.
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