Basics of Prompt Engineering AIE Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36application · medium

   A software developer is using an AI pair programmer to generate code. The first prompt 'Write a function to sort a list' produced a bubble sort, but the developer needs a more efficient algorithm for large datasets. What is the best iterative refinement?

   • AAsk the model to write the function again, hoping for a different algorithm.
   • BTell the model to 'write better code' without specifying what 'better' means.
   • CAdd a constraint to the prompt: 'Write a function to sort a list using an O(n log n) algorithm, such as merge sort or quicksort.'
   • DSwitch to a different AI coding tool that is known for efficiency.
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2. 37expert · hard

   A quality assurance team is testing an AI that generates product descriptions. They need to evaluate whether the descriptions are factually accurate and match the brand's tone. Which evaluation approach is most aligned with prompt engineering principles?

   • AAsk the AI to rate its own descriptions.
   • BCheck if the descriptions are grammatically correct.
   • CUse a different AI to generate descriptions and compare.
   • DCompare the descriptions against a checklist of key product facts and a tone guide.
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4. 38application · medium

   A teacher uses an AI to generate quiz questions. The questions are factually correct but too easy. The teacher wants questions that require critical thinking. Which prompt adjustment is most likely to achieve this?

   • AAsk for questions with longer answer choices.
   • BSpecify 'questions that require applying concepts to new scenarios' and provide an example.
   • CUse a zero-shot prompt with no examples.
   • DAsk for 'more difficult questions' without further detail.
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5. 39expert · hard

   A user is trying to get an AI to write a poem in a specific style. The first attempt is close but not quite right. The user has limited time and wants to improve the result with minimal effort. Which approach is most efficient?

   • AAsk the model to generate ten more variations.
   • BProvide feedback on the specific aspect that is off, such as 'make the rhythm more consistent'.
   • CStart over with a completely new prompt.
   • DUse a few-shot example of a poem in the desired style.
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6. 40foundation · easy

   In prompt engineering, what is the role of 'context' within a prompt?

   • AIt specifies the number of examples to include in the prompt
   • BIt provides the model with relevant background information to generate a more accurate response
   • CIt defines the maximum length of the model's response
   • DIt sets the model's temperature parameter to control randomness
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