prepared question
[/prɪˈpɛrd ˈkwɛʃən/]
nounpl: prepared questions
pergunta preparada
1. a question that has been formulated in advance, typically written down beforehand, rather than asked spontaneously or improvised
The journalist asked several prepared questions during the press conference.
A jornalista fez várias perguntas preparadas durante a coletiva de imprensa.
2. in legislative or parliamentary contexts, a formal written question submitted to a government official or minister in advance, often part of parliamentary procedure
The MP submitted prepared questions to the Minister of Health for the parliamentary session.
O deputado apresentou perguntas preparadas ao Ministro da Saúde para a sessão parlamentar.
3. in academic or interview settings, predetermined questions designed to guide discussion or assessment
The research team developed prepared questions to ensure consistency across all interviews.
A equipe de pesquisa desenvolveu perguntas preparadas para garantir consistência em todas as entrevistas.
In Brazilian and Portuguese parliamentary traditions, prepared questions ('perguntas preparadas') are a formal mechanism for oversight and accountability. In media contexts, journalists prepare questions to ensure thorough coverage. In North American contexts, prepared questions are common in structured interviews, legal depositions, and academic research to maintain consistency and professionalism.
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