Understanding Prompt Engineering

What is "prompt engineering" used for?

• Engineering new hardware

• Directing an AI model's responses

• Building bridges

• Engineering new food flavors.

In prompt engineering, what does the "prompt" refer to?

• A command to initiate a software program

• A question or statement given to an AI model

• A debugging tool

• A quick engineering solution

Why would a company pay someone to create prompts for AI?

• The company doesn't; it's a volunteer position.

• The company doesn't understand AI and needs all the help it can get.

• Creating prompts is a skill that takes practice, and some people are better at it than others.

• The AI pays the engineer, not the company.

Is there a limit on how long a prompt can be?

• A prompt must be under 10 words long.

• A good prompt is usually long, with many adjectives and commas.

• A prompt must be over 50 words to be a good one.

• A prompt can be almost any length, but keeping the instructions straightforward and specific is best.

If you gave AI the prompt: "Give me 4 reasons why dogs chase squirrels." What would you expect the AI to do?

• Give you 4 reasons why dogs chase cats.

• Give you an error because it didn't understand your question.

• Give you 3 reasons why dogs chase squirrels.

• Give you 4 reasons why dogs chase squirrels.