Never! I understand a few days but geez even for finals no one crams for a week, because its mostly forgotten by the time you need it..the only reason why someone would need a whole week to prepare for a debate is because they need to memorize the answers to questions they already have
And/Or they need a huge rest (probably somewhat ‘enhanced’) to be up to the task.
He is being prepped with a lot of dope and maybe a hyperbaric type chamber. The questions they take care of with an earpiece and puter eyes.