A small quiz on LLMs as your learning partners
(Prepared for you by NotebookLM)
1. What is the primary function of Large Language Models (LLMs) ?
a. To perform complex mathematical calculations only.
b. To create hardware components for AI systems.
c. To enable machines to process, understand, translate, and generate human language.
d. To replace human teachers entirely in all learning environments.
2. Which of the following is NOT a way LLMs can assist your learning?
a. Smart textbook.
b. Updated encyclopedia.
c. A substitute for your thinking.
d. Brainstorming companion.
3. What is considered the "best feedback" in the learning process?
a. Feedback given much later after the error occurs by multiple teachers.
b. Feedback that is highly subjective and open to interpretation.
c. Feedback that is only positive and never points out errors.
d. The most immediate one, just after the error happens.
4. Which one of the following would be a key point when interacting with LLMs?
a. Be verbose and include as much irrelevant information as possible.
b. Keep it general so the LLM has more freedom.
c. Define the Role you want the AI to play.
d. Avoid setting the output format.
5. Which AI Learning Partner role can be described as helping to "Sharpen Your Thinking and Judgment" by reflecting on past work/decisions to identify biases?
a. AI-Tutor.
b. AI-Coach.
c. AI-Mentor.
d. AI-Teammate.
6. What is a common risk associated with using an AI-Tutor?
a. It might become tired of your questions.
b. It can only explain basic concepts.
c. Incorrect Information (Hallucination): The AI may hallucinate or provide outdated information.
d. It automatically provides sources without being asked.
7. How can you mitigate the risk of "Bias Amplification" when using an AI-Coach?
a. Provide less specific context about your decision.
b. Avoid challenging your own assumptions.
c. Rely solely on the AI's initial advice.
d. Ask the AI to explicitly consider alternative viewpoints and challenge your assumptions.
8. When using an AI-Mentor for research and writing, what is a key takeaway?
a. It will write your entire paper for you.
b. It guarantees an A+ grade on assignments.
c. It eliminates the need to verify suggested sources.
d. Get targeted feedback to make your assignments stronger.
9. What is the purpose of the AI-Teammate role?
a. To write complete reports independently.
b. To act as a "practice dummy" for exams.
c. To provide only positive reinforcement.
d. To generate ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore different perspectives.
10. Which prompting strategy involves asking the LLM to 'think step-by-step' for complex problems?
a. Style Seeding.
b. Error Catching.
c. Chain-of-Thought Prompting.
d. Constraint Layering.
11. What is NotebookLM by Google described as?
a. A new type of LLM focused on image generation.
b. A standalone app for playing games.
c. A public LLM for sensitive data.
d. A platform dedicated to learning and document analysis.
12. What is a crucial ethical consideration regarding data privacy & security when using public LLMs?
a. It's always safe to use sensitive/confidential data with public LLMs.
b. Public LLMs are required to delete all user data immediately.
c. Data privacy is only important for private LLMs.
d. Caution against using sensitive/confidential data with public LLMs!
13. What is explicitly forbidden in any learning and professional environment concerning LLM output?
a. Using LLMs to brainstorm ideas.
b. Asking LLMs to explain concepts.
c. Using LLMs as a "practice dummy" for exams.
d. Directly copying LLM output for assignments (Plagiarism).
14. In the "CLEAR Prompting Framework," what does 'C' stand for?
a. Creativity.
b. Conclusion.
c. Clarity.
d. Context.
15. When preparing for exams, what can the AI-Tester role help you with?
a. Writing your entire exam paper.
b. Providing definitive exam answers.
c. Memorizing answers without understanding.
d. Creating ten MCQs, testing you, checking answers, and explaining mistakes if you are wrong.
16. What is one of the key takeaways about LLMs in learning?
a. LLMs should entirely replace human teachers.
b. LLMs are primarily for entertainment purposes.
c. Transparency in LLM use is not necessary.
d. It may assist you, but should never do your work in your place.
17. What is the primary key mechanism of LLMs?
a. Complex mathematical modeling (only).
b. Audio and video recording.
c. Direct human supervision for every output.
d. Pattern recognition and generation.
18. If you want an LLM to give you more relevant feedback about your work, what should you provide details about?
a. Only the assignment instructions.
b. The LLM's internal programming.
c. The personal opinions of your classmates.
d. The academic level, the course content/structure, and the assignment's expected form, structure, methodology, and content.
19. What should you do if precision matters and you are using an LLM?
a. Allow the LLM to fill in any uncertain details without questioning.
b. Avoid giving any specific instructions.
c. Expect the LLM to always be perfectly precise without guidance.
d. Add "If you are uncertain about a detail, flag it explicitly instead of filling the gap."
20. What is your overall opinion regarding LLM use and student development?
a. Relying on AI for everything will make you better than AI.
b. AI will eventually replace all human analytical capacity.
c. Human oversight is not needed for ethical use of LLMs.
d. Use it as a tool, not as a replacement for your analytical capacity; otherwise, your ability will not develop, and you will never be better than the AI.
1. What is the primary function of Large Language Models (LLMs) ?
a. To perform complex mathematical calculations only.
b. To create hardware components for AI systems.
c. To enable machines to process, understand, translate, and generate human language.
d. To replace human teachers entirely in all learning environments.
2. Which of the following is NOT a way LLMs can assist your learning?
a. Smart textbook.
b. Updated encyclopedia.
c. A substitute for your thinking.
d. Brainstorming companion.
3. What is considered the "best feedback" in the learning process?
a. Feedback given much later after the error occurs by multiple teachers.
b. Feedback that is highly subjective and open to interpretation.
c. Feedback that is only positive and never points out errors.
d. The most immediate one, just after the error happens.
4. Which one of the following would be a key point when interacting with LLMs?
a. Be verbose and include as much irrelevant information as possible.
b. Keep it general so the LLM has more freedom.
c. Define the Role you want the AI to play.
d. Avoid setting the output format.
5. Which AI Learning Partner role can be described as helping to "Sharpen Your Thinking and Judgment" by reflecting on past work/decisions to identify biases?
a. AI-Tutor.
b. AI-Coach.
c. AI-Mentor.
d. AI-Teammate.
6. What is a common risk associated with using an AI-Tutor?
a. It might become tired of your questions.
b. It can only explain basic concepts.
c. Incorrect Information (Hallucination): The AI may hallucinate or provide outdated information.
d. It automatically provides sources without being asked.
7. How can you mitigate the risk of "Bias Amplification" when using an AI-Coach?
a. Provide less specific context about your decision.
b. Avoid challenging your own assumptions.
c. Rely solely on the AI's initial advice.
d. Ask the AI to explicitly consider alternative viewpoints and challenge your assumptions.
8. When using an AI-Mentor for research and writing, what is a key takeaway?
a. It will write your entire paper for you.
b. It guarantees an A+ grade on assignments.
c. It eliminates the need to verify suggested sources.
d. Get targeted feedback to make your assignments stronger.
9. What is the purpose of the AI-Teammate role?
a. To write complete reports independently.
b. To act as a "practice dummy" for exams.
c. To provide only positive reinforcement.
d. To generate ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore different perspectives.
10. Which prompting strategy involves asking the LLM to 'think step-by-step' for complex problems?
a. Style Seeding.
b. Error Catching.
c. Chain-of-Thought Prompting.
d. Constraint Layering.
11. What is NotebookLM by Google described as?
a. A new type of LLM focused on image generation.
b. A standalone app for playing games.
c. A public LLM for sensitive data.
d. A platform dedicated to learning and document analysis.
12. What is a crucial ethical consideration regarding data privacy & security when using public LLMs?
a. It's always safe to use sensitive/confidential data with public LLMs.
b. Public LLMs are required to delete all user data immediately.
c. Data privacy is only important for private LLMs.
d. Caution against using sensitive/confidential data with public LLMs!
13. What is explicitly forbidden in any learning and professional environment concerning LLM output?
a. Using LLMs to brainstorm ideas.
b. Asking LLMs to explain concepts.
c. Using LLMs as a "practice dummy" for exams.
d. Directly copying LLM output for assignments (Plagiarism).
14. In the "CLEAR Prompting Framework," what does 'C' stand for?
a. Creativity.
b. Conclusion.
c. Clarity.
d. Context.
15. When preparing for exams, what can the AI-Tester role help you with?
a. Writing your entire exam paper.
b. Providing definitive exam answers.
c. Memorizing answers without understanding.
d. Creating ten MCQs, testing you, checking answers, and explaining mistakes if you are wrong.
16. What is one of the key takeaways about LLMs in learning?
a. LLMs should entirely replace human teachers.
b. LLMs are primarily for entertainment purposes.
c. Transparency in LLM use is not necessary.
d. It may assist you, but should never do your work in your place.
17. What is the primary key mechanism of LLMs?
a. Complex mathematical modeling (only).
b. Audio and video recording.
c. Direct human supervision for every output.
d. Pattern recognition and generation.
18. If you want an LLM to give you more relevant feedback about your work, what should you provide details about?
a. Only the assignment instructions.
b. The LLM's internal programming.
c. The personal opinions of your classmates.
d. The academic level, the course content/structure, and the assignment's expected form, structure, methodology, and content.
19. What should you do if precision matters and you are using an LLM?
a. Allow the LLM to fill in any uncertain details without questioning.
b. Avoid giving any specific instructions.
c. Expect the LLM to always be perfectly precise without guidance.
d. Add "If you are uncertain about a detail, flag it explicitly instead of filling the gap."
20. What is your overall opinion regarding LLM use and student development?
a. Relying on AI for everything will make you better than AI.
b. AI will eventually replace all human analytical capacity.
c. Human oversight is not needed for ethical use of LLMs.
d. Use it as a tool, not as a replacement for your analytical capacity; otherwise, your ability will not develop, and you will never be better than the AI.