| Standard course task | Simulator |
Format | Questions with correct answers or a free-form answer | Dialog format. Free-form answers that influence the development of the storyline |
Repeatability and variability | Fixed content — each time the participant sees the same assignment | By default, each run creates a new situation: scenarios change, topics may be taken from different chapters, helping learners apply new knowledge in real contexts. It is also possible to create a simulator with a fixed storyline or limited subject matter. |
Type of skills | Hard skills, knowledge of procedures and regulations | Soft skills, applying knowledge in context, behavioral habits |
Goal | Knowledge check, documentation familiarity | Knowledge check, training thinking, behavior, situation analysis |
Result | Correctness/incorrectness of answers | Correctness/incorrectness of answers, reasoning, depth, realism, understanding of how to act in a real situation |
Standard course assignment & Simulator comparison table
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