No - an oral exam in this context is more like a programming interview. You get a board and chalk, and you solve the problem on the board in front of the teache

No - an oral exam in this context is more like a programming interview. You get a board and chalk, and you solve the problem on the board in front of the teacher, explaining what you're doing along the way. This is opposed to a "normal" exam where you have your pen and paper and a pre-set amount of time to struggle with the problem on your own.