set question
[/set ˈkwes.tʃən/]
nounpl: set questions
questão pré-determinada / questão obrigatória
1. A question that has been predetermined or selected in advance, typically for an examination, competition, or structured interview
The set questions for the exam were released two weeks before the test date.
As questões pré-determinadas para o exame foram divulgadas duas semanas antes da data da prova.
2. In academic contexts, a question that students must answer as part of a standardized assessment or curriculum requirement
All candidates must answer the three set questions in Section A of the examination.
Todos os candidatos devem responder as três questões obrigatórias na Seção A do exame.
3. A question that is fixed or established beforehand, leaving no room for alternative questions
Unlike essays, the set questions do not allow for interpretation or substitution.
Ao contrário dos ensaios, as questões obrigatórias não permitem interpretação ou substituição.
The term 'set question' is particularly important in British and Commonwealth educational systems, as well as in standardized testing worldwide. In Brazil, the concept is familiar through ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) and university entrance exams, where certain questions are mandatory for all candidates. This contrasts with systems that allow students to choose which questions to answer. The emphasis on set questions reflects structured assessment approaches used to ensure consistency and fairness across all test-takers.
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