simulados

Simulado, in its plural simulados, is a practice examination designed to imitate the format, content, and timing of a real test. It is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking contexts to help students and professionals prepare for official exams, quizzes, or licensing assessments. By simulating the conditions of the actual test, simulados aim to familiarize participants with the question style and time constraints they will face.

In educational settings, simulados are used to prepare for vestibulares, entrance exams, standardized assessments, and language or certification tests. They may also appear as part of driving education, where a simulated driving test helps learners practice rules, signs, and procedures before the formal examination. Simulados can be delivered on paper or online, and often include immediate feedback, with explanations for each question and a score that estimates probable performance on the real exam.

The format of simulados varies: some are timed and require completing a fixed number of questions, while others are untimed to emphasize knowledge review. They can be supervised or self-administered, and may be repeated to track progress. While simulados are valuable for diagnosis, practice, and anxiety reduction, they do not guarantee success. Their effectiveness depends on the quality and relevance of the question bank and should be complemented with targeted studying and content review. Simulados are typically offered by schools, tutoring organizations, and online learning platforms.