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Check Your Understanding.

6 quick questions to make sure the fundamentals are solid before we move to real workflows.

Fundamentals Recap

Everything from Module 1 in one place.

You have covered two big lessons so far: what Claude is and how to talk to it. Before the quiz, let's make sure every key concept is locked in. Read through this recap — it covers exactly what the quiz will test.

1
Claude is an AI assistant by Anthropic
It reads, writes, analyzes data, brainstorms, and more. You talk to it in plain English — no special syntax, no code required. Think of it as a brilliant coworker who never sleeps.
2
Claude is NOT a search engine
Search engines give you links. Claude gives you actual answers, actual writing, actual analysis. The difference is like asking Google "how to write an email" vs telling Claude "write this specific email for me."
3
Claude can search the web
Since March 2025, Claude can search the web for current information. But you should still verify important facts — web search makes Claude more current, but not infallible.
4
Claude amplifies you — it does not replace you
Human judgment plus AI capability is unstoppable. Claude makes you faster, clearer, and more effective. The people who learn to work with AI will outperform those who do not.
The Prompt Formula

Role + Context + Format — the formula that works every time.

This is the single most important skill from Module 1. If you remember nothing else, remember this: great prompts have three parts.

R
Role — tell Claude who to be
"You are an experienced project manager." "Act as a professional editor." "You are a marketing strategist." This sets the expertise level and perspective for the response.
C
Context — give Claude the situation
Background information, constraints, who the audience is, what you have tried already. The more context you give, the less Claude has to guess — and the better the result.
F
Format — tell Claude what you want back
"Give me 5 bullet points." "Write a 3-paragraph email." "Create a comparison table." "Keep it under 100 words." Specifying format means less editing for you.

Why this matters: A vague prompt like "Help me with marketing" forces Claude to guess everything. A specific prompt like "You are a marketing strategist. I run a small bakery with a $200/month budget. Give me 5 social media post ideas with captions" gives Claude everything it needs to nail the response.

Watch Out

Mistakes beginners make — avoid these on the quiz.

These are the most common misconceptions from Module 1. The quiz will test whether you have moved past them.

Mistake #1: Being too vague

"Write me an email" is like walking into a restaurant and saying "give me food." You will get something, but it probably will not be what you wanted. Add role, context, and format to every prompt.

Mistake #2: Trusting facts blindly

Claude is excellent at reasoning and writing, but can occasionally get specific facts wrong. Always verify important claims — especially numbers, dates, and statistics — before using them in presentations or decisions.

Mistake #3: Thinking Claude replaces you

Claude is a tool, not a replacement. It makes you faster and better at your job. The winning combination is your judgment and experience plus Claude's speed and capabilities. You are still in charge.

Mistake #4: Thinking you need to be technical

You do not need to know how to code. You do not need to be a "prompt engineer." You just need to tell Claude three things: who to be, what the situation is, and what format you want. That is literally it.

Can vs Cannot

Make sure you know what Claude can and cannot do.

This trips up a lot of people on the quiz. Here is a clear breakdown.

YES
Claude CAN do these things
Write emails, summarize documents, analyze data, brainstorm ideas, solve problems, explain complex topics, create plans, draft content, prep for meetings, search the web for current information.
NO
Claude CANNOT do these things
Log into your accounts, take actions on your behalf (send emails, make purchases), access your files unless you share them, remember conversations after you close them (by default).
Practice

Test yourself — can you spot the better prompt?

Before the quiz, try this mental exercise. For each pair below, identify which prompt uses the 3-part formula correctly. This is exactly what the quiz will test.

Ready Check

One final review before the quiz.

The quiz has 6 questions. They test whether you understand these core concepts. Make sure you can answer each of these confidently.

Q
What IS Claude?
An AI assistant by Anthropic. Reads, writes, analyzes, brainstorms. Natural conversation — no special syntax needed.
Q
What makes a great prompt?
Role + Context + Format. Tell Claude who to be, give the situation, specify the output format.
Q
Can Claude access the internet?
Yes, since March 2025. But always verify important facts independently.
Q
What is the right way to think about Claude?
A brilliant coworker who makes you faster. Not a replacement. Human judgment + AI capability = unstoppable.

Good to go? The flashcards below give you one more quick review of each concept, then you are into the quiz. You can always come back and review Lessons 1 and 2 if you want a deeper refresher.

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