Explanation
Hint
One choice is about giving the model useful context; the other is about measuring whether the system works.
Hint: Identify the requirement first, then choose the approach that addresses the main constraints, trade-offs, failure modes, security, cost, and verification.
Correct answer: ['Retrieve relevant source material', 'Evaluate responses against representative tasks']
Why the alternatives are weaker:
- Memorizing a definition without being able to explain when the concept is useful
- Naming a technology without explaining the engineering purpose
What the interviewer is testing
- Core AI/GenAI concept recognition
- Ability to explain the concept accurately and simply
Common Mistakes
- Memorizing a definition without being able to explain when the concept is useful
- Naming a technology without explaining the engineering purpose
Real-World Sample Answer
Grounding the system with relevant source material and evaluating responses against representative tasks are both important quality practices.
