prova objetiva

[ˈpɾɔ.vɐ o.bje.ˈti.vɐ]
nounfemininepl: provas objetivas
objective test
1. A type of assessment or examination that consists of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, or matching questions with specific correct answers, rather than open-ended or essay-based questions
The objective test consisted of 50 multiple-choice questions that students had to complete in two hours.
A prova objetiva consistia em 50 questões de múltipla escolha que os alunos tinham que completar em duas horas.
2. An examination designed to measure factual knowledge and comprehension through standardized question formats with predetermined correct answers
Unlike essay exams, an objective test can be quickly graded by computer.
Diferentemente de provas com dissertações, a prova objetiva pode ser rapidamente corrigida por computador.
In Brazil, 'prova objetiva' is a fundamental assessment method in schools, universities, and major standardized tests like the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) and vestibular exams. It contrasts with 'prova subjetiva' (essay-based exams) and represents an objective, standardized approach to testing knowledge. This term is deeply embedded in Brazilian educational culture and assessment practices.
NYC Slang
multiple choice test
Synonyms / Sinônimos
teste objetivoprova de múltipla escolhaavaliação objetivaexame objetivo
Antonyms / Antônimos
prova subjetivaprova dissertativaprova discursivaensaio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova objetiva
Standard term used throughout Brazil in educational contexts
São Paulo
prova objetiva
Widely used in schools and universities; common in vestibular exams
Rio de Janeiro
prova objetiva
Standard usage in educational institutions
Portugal
teste objetivo / prova objetiva
Less commonly used; Portuguese education typically uses 'teste objetivo' or 'avaliação por escolha múltipla'

Related Words

questãomúltipla escolhagabaritoavaliaçãoexameteste

Related Idioms & Phrases

prova objetiva de múltipla escolha
gabarito da prova objetiva
questão de prova objetiva
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