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UCAN uses one course-specific written paper in Portuguese, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. The UCAN regulation sets a minimum admission mark that may not be below 10/20, followed by ranking within course vacancies; current dates and fees must be checked on the candidate portal.

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1Consider the following excerpt from Angolan literature: 'O rio Kwanza serpenteava pela planície como uma artéria vital, alimentando as lavras e sussurrando memórias ancestrais.' Which figures of speech (figuras de estilo) are primarily exemplified in this sentence?

A.Simile (comparação) and Personification (personificação / prosopopeia)

B.Hyperbole (hipérbole) and Irony (ironia)

C.Metonymy (metonímia) and Euphemism (eufemismo)

D.Antithesis (antítese) and Pleonasm (pleonasmo)

Explanation: The phrase 'como uma artéria vital' explicitly uses the comparative conjunction 'como' to establish a simile (comparação). Furthermore, attributing human behaviors such as 'sussurrando memórias ancestrais' (whispering ancestral memories) to an inanimate physical entity (the river) constitutes personification or prosopopeia.

2In the context of Portuguese morphosyntax, which of the following sentences features a passive voice formed with the reflexive/passive pronoun 'se' (voz passiva sintética / pronominal)?

A.Os candidatos queixaram-se das dificuldades encontradas na prova.

B.Publicaram-se ontem os editais dos exames de acesso da Universidade Católica.

C.Trabalha-se com afinco durante o curso preparatório da universidade.

D.O reitor e o decano cumprimentaram-se cordialmente no início da sessão.

Explanation: In the sentence 'Publicaram-se ontem os editais...', the transitive direct verb 'publicar' is combined with the passive particle 'se' (partícula apassivadora). The noun phrase 'os editais dos exames de acesso' functions as the grammatical subject, which determines the plural agreement of the verb ('publicaram-se'). This structure is the definition of synthetic passive voice (voz passiva sintética).

3Identify the option that correctly classifies the syntactic function of the bracketed clause in: 'É indispensável [que todos os candidatos apresentem os documentos originais no dia da matrícula].'

A.Oração subordinada substantiva objetiva direta (Direct objective noun clause)

B.Oração subordinada substantiva predicativa (Predicative noun clause)

C.Oração subordinada substantiva subjetiva (Subjective noun clause functioning as the subject of the main clause)

D.Oração subordinada substantiva completiva nominal (Noun complement clause)

Explanation: The main clause 'É indispensável' contains a linking verb ('é') and a subject predicative ('indispensável'), but lacks an explicit nominal subject. The subordinate clause introduced by 'que' acts as the syntactic subject of the predicate ('Apresentar os documentos originais é indispensável'), classifying it as an 'oração subordinada substantiva subjetiva'.

4What is the domain of the real-valued function f(x) = sqrt(x^2 - 9) / (x - 5)?

A.[-3, 3] \ {5}

B.(-infinity, 3] U [3, +infinity)

C.(5, +infinity)

D.(-infinity, -3] U [3, 5) U (5, +infinity)

Explanation: For f(x) to be defined in real numbers: (1) the expression inside the square root must be non-negative: x^2 - 9 >= 0, which yields x <= -3 or x >= 3; and (2) the denominator cannot be zero: x - 5 != 0, so x != 5. Combining these two restrictions yields (-infinity, -3] U [3, 5) U (5, +infinity).

5Solve the logarithmic equation: log2(x + 3) + log2(x - 1) = 5 in the real numbers.

A.x = 5

B.x = -7 and x = 5

C.x = 7

D.x = 4

Explanation: First, establish the existence conditions (CE): x + 3 > 0 => x > -3, and x - 1 > 0 => x > 1. Thus, x > 1. Using logarithmic properties: log2((x + 3)(x - 1)) = 5. By definition: (x + 3)(x - 1) = 2^5 = 32. Expanding: x^2 + 2x - 3 = 32 => x^2 + 2x - 35 = 0. Factoring: (x + 7)(x - 5) = 0, so x = -7 or x = 5. Since x must be > 1, x = -7 is extraneous. Therefore, the unique real solution is x = 5.

6A committee of 4 students is to be selected from a class consisting of 6 engineering applicants and 5 economics applicants. How many distinct committees can be formed containing exactly 2 engineering applicants and 2 economics applicants?

A.330

B.150

C.75

D.120

Explanation: The number of ways to choose 2 engineering students out of 6 is C(6, 2) = 6! / (2! * 4!) = (6 * 5) / 2 = 15. The number of ways to choose 2 economics students out of 5 is C(5, 2) = 5! / (2! * 3!) = (5 * 4) / 2 = 10. By the fundamental multiplication principle of combinatorics, total possible committees = 15 * 10 = 150.

7A block of mass m = 4.0 kg rests on a rough horizontal plane. A horizontal pulling force F = 26 N is applied. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface is mu_k = 0.40 and g = 10 m/s^2, what is the resulting acceleration of the block?

A.6.5 m/s^2

B.4.0 m/s^2

C.2.5 m/s^2

D.1.5 m/s^2

Explanation: First, find the normal force: N = m * g = 4.0 kg * 10 m/s^2 = 40 N. The kinetic friction force is f_k = mu_k * N = 0.40 * 40 N = 16 N. The net horizontal force acting on the block is F_net = F - f_k = 26 N - 16 N = 10 N. By Newton's second law, acceleration a = F_net / m = 10 N / 4.0 kg = 2.5 m/s^2.

8An ideal gas undergoes an isobaric expansion at a constant pressure of P = 2.0 * 10^5 Pa. During the process, its volume increases from V1 = 0.03 m^3 to V2 = 0.08 m^3 while absorbing Q = 18,000 J of heat from an external reservoir. What is the change in the internal energy (Delta_U) of the gas?

A.10,000 J

B.28,000 J

C.-8,000 J

D.8,000 J

Explanation: For an isobaric process, the work done by the gas is W = P * Delta_V = (2.0 * 10^5 Pa) * (0.08 m^3 - 0.03 m^3) = (2.0 * 10^5) * (0.05) = 10,000 J. Applying the First Law of Thermodynamics: Delta_U = Q - W = 18,000 J - 10,000 J = 8,000 J.

9Two point charges, q1 = +4.0 muC and q2 = -2.0 muC, are positioned in a vacuum (k0 = 9.0 * 10^9 N*m^2/C^2) separated by a distance d = 0.30 m. What is the magnitude of the electrostatic attraction force between them?

A.0.80 N

B.8.0 N

C.0.24 N

D.2.4 N

Explanation: According to Coulomb's law: F = k0 * (|q1| * |q2|) / d^2. Converting microcoulombs to coulombs: q1 = 4.0 * 10^-6 C, q2 = 2.0 * 10^-6 C. Thus: F = (9.0 * 10^9) * (4.0 * 10^-6 * 2.0 * 10^-6) / (0.30)^2 = (9.0 * 10^9 * 8.0 * 10^-12) / 0.09 = (7.2 * 10^-2) / (9.0 * 10^-2) = 0.80 N.

10What volume of 0.50 mol/L hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution is required to completely neutralize 25.0 mL of a 0.20 mol/L sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution according to the reaction: HCl + NaOH -> NaCl + H2O?

A.25.0 mL

B.10.0 mL

C.50.0 mL

D.12.5 mL

Explanation: The stoichiometric mole ratio between HCl and NaOH is 1:1. First, calculate the moles of NaOH present: n(NaOH) = M * V = 0.20 mol/L * 0.0250 L = 0.0050 mol. At equivalence, n(HCl) = 0.0050 mol. The required volume of HCl solution is V(HCl) = n / M = 0.0050 mol / 0.50 mol/L = 0.0100 L = 10.0 mL.

About the UCAN Exame de Acesso Exam

The UCAN Exames de Acesso are competitive annual university entrance examinations conducted in Portuguese. UCAN assigns a single 2-hour-30-minute written paper to each selected course, with content drawn from the relevant general secondary-school curriculum. This 20-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept review, not an official translation or simulation of that paper.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes for the paper associated with each selected course under Article 15(4) of the UCAN entrance-exam regulation.

Passing Score

10/20 national regulatory minimum under Article 17 of Decreto Presidencial n.º 5/19; final admission is competitive based on ranked scores within available vacancies.

Exam Fee

Variable by faculty/course as specified in the annual UCAN admissions notice; payable via Multicaixa reference. (Universidade Católica de Angola (UCAN), Angola)

UCAN Exame de Acesso Exam Content Outline

Varies by faculty

Língua Portuguesa & Textual Analysis

Grammatical syntax, text interpretation, cohesion, vocabulary, and discursive norms.

Varies by faculty

Matemática & Quantitative Reasoning

Functions, trigonometry, algebra, geometry, limits, and problem solving.

Engineering & Health

Física, Química & Biologia

Natural science disciplines assessed for engineering, computing, petroleum, and health-related majors.

Law, Economics & Humanities

História, Geografia, Direito & Economia

Social science, legal fundamentals, macroeconomic principles, and humanistic concepts.

How to Pass the UCAN Exame de Acesso Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 10/20 national regulatory minimum under Article 17 of Decreto Presidencial n.º 5/19; final admission is competitive based on ranked scores within available vacancies.
Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes for the paper associated with each selected course under Article 15(4) of the UCAN entrance-exam regulation.
Exam fee: Variable by faculty/course as specified in the annual UCAN admissions notice; payable via Multicaixa reference.

Keys to Passing

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UCAN Exame de Acesso Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review the exact syllabus and subject combination published by UCAN for your specific degree choice before beginning preparation.

2Focus on mastering the 10th–12th grade Angolan national secondary curriculum (MED) for your required subjects.

3Practice writing structured responses and solving quantitative problems in Portuguese under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are tested on the UCAN Exame de Acesso?

Subjects depend on the chosen degree program. Engineering tests Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry; Law tests Portuguese, History, and Introduction to Law; Economics tests Mathematics and Portuguese; Health degrees test Biology and Chemistry.

How are candidates evaluated and selected at UCAN?

Candidates must achieve at least the national minimum score of 10/20. Eligible candidates are then ranked in descending order of marks to fill published course vacancies.

How is the UCAN registration fee paid?

UCAN publishes the current fee and payment instructions for each intake through its candidate process. Use the live candidate portal because amounts and payment details may change by cycle.

Are UCAN entrance examinations delivered online or in person?

UCAN provides a candidate portal, but its entrance-exam regulation describes the assessment itself as an in-person written paper at a UCAN location.

Does this practice bank represent the official UCAN exam format?

No. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for conceptual practice across recurring subject areas. The official UCAN examinations are written papers conducted in Portuguese.