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	A	Principle 1: Bash is the Key
2	D	Principle 1: Bash is the Key
3	C	Principle 1: Bash is the Key
4	B	Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface
5	A	Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface
6	D	Principle 2: Code as Universal Interface
7	C	Principle 3: Verification as Core Step
8	A	Principle 3: Verification as Core Step
9	B	Principle 3: Verification as Core Step
10	D	Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition
11	C	Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition
12	A	Principle 4: Small, Reversible Decomposition
13	B	Principle 5: Persisting State in Files
14	D	Principle 5: Persisting State in Files
15	A	Principle 5: Persisting State in Files
16	C	Principle 6: Constraints and Safety
17	B	Principle 6: Constraints and Safety
18	D	Principle 6: Constraints and Safety
19	A	Principle 7: Observability
20	C	Principle 7: Observability
21	B	Principle 8: Putting It All Together
22	D	Principle 8: Putting It All Together
23	A	Principle 8: Putting It All Together
24	C	Lesson 03: Verification as Core Step
25	B	Lesson 04: Small, Reversible Decomposition
26	D	Lesson 05: Persisting State in Files
27	A	Lesson 06: Constraints and Safety
28	C	Lesson 02: Code as Universal Interface
29	B	Lesson 06: Constraints and Safety
30	D	Lesson 05: Persisting State in Files
31	A	Lesson 08: Operational Best Practices
32	C	Lesson 08: Operational Best Practices
33	B	Lesson 08: Operational Best Practices

Scoring Guide

Score	Proficiency Level	Interpretation
30-33	B2 (Advanced)	Strong understanding of all seven principles and how they integrate
24-29	B1 (Intermediate)	Good understanding with some gaps in integration
18-23	A2 (Elementary)	Basic understanding of principles but needs more practice
0-17	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
• Operational Practices: If you missed questions 31-33, review Lesson 8 on the four-phase workflow, failure patterns, and the interview pattern
• 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 (24-33) test your ability to diagnose which principles apply to real-world situations—this judgment is what separates practitioners from beginners.