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Chapter 6: The Seven Principles of General Agent Problem Solving Quiz
Test your understanding of the seven principles that make agentic AI workflows effective: bash as universal interface, code as universal interface, verification as core step, small reversible decomposition, persisting state in files, constraints and safety, and observability.
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Answer Key
| Question | Correct Answer | Principle Tested |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Principle 1: Bash is the Key |
| 2 | B | Principle 1: Bash is the Key |
| 3 | D | Principle 1: Bash is the Key |
| 4 | B | Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface |
| 5 | B | Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface |
| 6 | C | Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface |
| 7 | B | Principle 3: Verification as Core Step |
| 8 | B | Principle 3: Verification as Core Step |
| 9 | B | Principle 3: Verification as Core Step |
| 10 | B | Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition |
| 11 | B | Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition |
| 12 | B | Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition |
| 13 | B | Principle 5: Persisting State in Files |
| 14 | C | Principle 5: Persisting State in Files |
| 15 | B | Principle 5: Persisting State in Files |
| 16 | B | Principle 6: Constraints and Safety |
| 17 | B | Principle 6: Constraints and Safety |
| 18 | C | Principle 6: Constraints and Safety |
| 19 | C | Principle 7: Observability |
| 20 | B | Principle 7: Observability |
| 21 | C | Principle 8: Putting It All Together |
| 22 | B | Principle 8: Putting It All Together |
| 23 | B | Principle 8: Putting It All Together |
| 24 | B | Principles 3 & 5: Verification + State Persistence |
| 25 | B | Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition |
| 26 | B | Principle 5: Persisting State in Files |
| 27 | C | Principles 6 & 7: Constraints/Safety + Observability |
| 28 | B | Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface |
| 29 | B | Principle 6: Constraints and Safety |
| 30 | B | Principle 5 + Context Engineering |
Scoring Guide
| Score | Proficiency Level | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 27-30 | B2 (Advanced) | Strong understanding of all seven principles and how they integrate |
| 22-26 | B1 (Intermediate) | Good understanding with some gaps in integration |
| 17-21 | A2 (Elementary) | Basic understanding of principles but needs more practice |
| 0-16 | A1 (Beginner) | Review the lessons and try the "Try With AI" exercises |
Next Steps
Based on your performance, focus on:
- Principles 1-3 (Foundation): If you missed questions 1-9, review the fundamental lessons on bash access, code as interface, and verification
- Principles 4-5 (Workflow): If you missed questions 10-15 or 24-26, focus on decomposition and state persistence patterns
- Principles 6-7 (Safety & Observability): If you missed questions 16-20, 27, or 29, study safety models and observability practices
- Integration & Tradeoffs: If you missed questions 21-23 or 24-30, practice applying multiple principles together and reasoning about principle interactions
Remember: The principles are most powerful when applied together. The scenario-based questions (24-30) test your ability to diagnose which principles apply to real-world situations—this judgment is what separates practitioners from beginners.