06 - Quiz¶

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Which statement best captures the core difference between an AI coding assistant (e.g., ChatGPT) and an AI coding agent?

• A. Assistants are less accurate than agents
• B. Agents only work for large projects
• C. Assistants cannot explain code
• D. Assistants can generate code, while agents can in addition execute tasks across a codebase

The same task can be solved with an assistant and with an agent. In comparison, what does this demonstrate about how humans interact with these tools?

• A. It compares different programming languages
• B. It shows that agents are always superior
• C. It highlights how interaction style and responsibility differ
• D. It benchmarks performance

Why is it misleading to think of AI coding agents as "fully autonomous developers"?

• A. They cannot modify files
• B. They do not understand project goals without human guidance and review
• C. They lack creativity
• D. They are slower than humans

Which scenario is best suited for an AI coding agent rather than an assistant?

• A. Refactoring a prototype script into a structured package with tests
• B. Understanding an unfamiliar error message
• C. Learning a new Python library
• D. Asking conceptual questions about machine learning