oral exam
Defense before committee
An oral exam is a test conducted through spoken questions and answers rather than written responses.
Common in academic settings, especially for graduate students defending theses or demonstrating language proficiency: She passed her oral exam on the first try.
Also called an oral or viva voce.
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oral examtake-home exam
Test completed outside classroom
self-assessment · participation grade · coursework · online quiz
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