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Identify who set the number
A programme’s official content duration describes the assessment. A candidate’s selected block duration and review reserve describe a rehearsal plan. Similar values do not make the candidate’s allocation an official policy.
Compare the records
| Feature | Official duration | Chosen practice allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Programme/assessment authority | Your recorded learning plan |
| Meaning | Available content time | How you divide a practice block |
| Per-item implication | Requires reading actual format rules | Arithmetic average only |
| Revision | Follow the current official instructions | Adjust after reviewing a rehearsal |
Retain the distinction in an explanation
A calculation of minutes divided by questions is useful, but it does not prove the authority imposes that exact amount on every item. A review reserve should remain labeled as selected.
Check both before a full rehearsal
Confirm the current exam format and separately record the practice choices. This lets a later review distinguish a rule mismatch from an execution or learning problem.