Which of the following lists the three essential components of a well-structured prompt?

Instruction, context, and expected output format

Keyword, example, and punctuation

A hiring manager wants an AI to review resumes for a software engineer position. The manager writes: 'Identify the best candidates for the role.' The AI returns a list that favors candidates from a specific university. Which prompt best avoids bias and ambiguity?

Select the candidates who graduated from top universities.

Rank the candidates from best to worst.

Evaluate each resume against the job requirements, listing strengths and weaknesses for each candidate, without ranking them.

List the candidates who have the most experience.

A developer wants an AI to generate a complete Python script that reads a CSV file, cleans the data, performs analysis, and creates a chart. The developer tries a single prompt with all these steps, but the output is incomplete and has errors. What should the developer do to improve the result?

Use a different programming language.

Break the task into smaller sub-prompts: one for reading and cleaning, one for analysis, and one for charting.

Ask the AI to 'write the complete script' again.

Provide even more details in a single prompt.

Why should prompts be neutral and unbiased?

To prevent the AI from generating skewed or predetermined answers

To ensure the AI always agrees with the user

A legal team wants an AI to draft a contract clause that is formal and precise. The team wants the AI to use legal terminology and avoid casual language. Which prompt would best achieve this?

Draft a clause that prevents competition.

Act as a corporate lawyer. Draft a non-compete clause for a senior executive, using formal legal language and precise terms.

You are a helpful assistant. Write a clause about not competing.

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16foundation · easy
Which of the following lists the three essential components of a well-structured prompt?
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17expert · hard
A hiring manager wants an AI to review resumes for a software engineer position. The manager writes: 'Identify the best candidates for the role.' The AI returns a list that favors candidates from a specific university. Which prompt best avoids bias and ambiguity?
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18application · medium
A developer wants an AI to generate a complete Python script that reads a CSV file, cleans the data, performs analysis, and creates a chart. The developer tries a single prompt with all these steps, but the output is incomplete and has errors. What should the developer do to improve the result?
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Why should prompts be neutral and unbiased?
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20application · medium
A legal team wants an AI to draft a contract clause that is formal and precise. The team wants the AI to use legal terminology and avoid casual language. Which prompt would best achieve this?
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