2.4 Explain Defensive Prompting and Mitigation Strategies for AI-generated Errors (e.g., Hallucinations) AI-TECHNICAL-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1foundation · easy

   How does specifying an output format (e.g., 'answer in JSON') help reduce hallucination risk?

   • AIt constrains the model's output to a predefined structure, reducing the chance of off-topic or fabricated content
   • BIt makes the response longer and more detailed
   • CIt forces the model to only use information from the prompt
   • DIt increases the model's confidence in its answer
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a practical mitigation strategy for AI hallucinations?

   • AAlways using the AI's first response without review
   • BImplementing a human review process for critical outputs
   • CDisabling the AI's ability to generate text
   • DOnly using the AI for creative tasks
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4. 3application · medium

   A legal team uses an AI to summarize case law. They need to know how reliable the summary is before using it in a brief. Which prompt best elicits the model's confidence in its output?

   • ASummarize the case. Do not include any uncertainty in your response.
   • BSummarize the case. Make sure the summary is concise.
   • CSummarize the case. At the end, state your confidence level in the accuracy of each key point, and explain why you are confident or uncertain.
   • DSummarize the case. Use legal terminology to sound authoritative.
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5. 4application · medium

   A project manager wants an AI to create a project timeline. The manager has a list of tasks with dependencies and durations. Which prompt is most likely to produce an accurate timeline?

   • ACreate a timeline. Assume all tasks can start at the same time.
   • BCreate a timeline. Make it look professional and easy to read.
   • CCreate a timeline for the project. Use your knowledge of typical project timelines to fill in any gaps.
   • DCreate a timeline using the attached task list. Follow the dependencies exactly, and if a dependency is unclear, ask for clarification before proceeding.
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6. 5application · medium

   A network engineer is using an AI assistant to draft a summary of a new routing protocol. The engineer has a vendor white paper with the authoritative details. Which prompt best reduces the risk of the assistant inventing incorrect protocol features?

   • AProvide a high-level overview of the protocol, focusing on how it improves network performance.
   • BSummarize the routing protocol described in the attached white paper. Use only information from that document, and if a detail is not present, state that it is not covered.
   • CWrite a summary of the routing protocol. You can use general knowledge to fill in any missing details.
   • DExplain the routing protocol in detail, including its key features and benefits.
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