AI for .env Files: Stop Leaking API Keys on GitHub

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main idea of "AI for .env Files: Stop Leaking API Keys on GitHub"?

   1. Use AI to set up environment variables right so you never push a secret to a public repo.
   2. Use AI as the final authority for the whole decision
   3. Avoid checking the answer once it sounds polished
   4. Focus only on speed instead of judgment

2. Which concept is most central to "AI for .env Files: Stop Leaking API Keys on GitHub"?

   1. .env
   2. environment variables
   3. secrets management
   4. unrelated shortcut

3. Which use of AI fits this topic best?

   1. Let the AI decide what matters without your review
   2. Use the answer before checking whether it fits the situation
   3. Ask: 'How do I use a .env file in Node.js with the dotenv package?'
   4. Use the first answer without checking it

4. What should a careful learner remember about "The rule"?

   1. If a key ever lands on GitHub — even for a second — rotate it immediately.
   2. Skip the context so the tool can guess faster
   3. Treat the output as private even after sharing it online
   4. Use the answer without checking the source

5. You want to use AI after this lesson. What is the safest next step?

   1. Act immediately because the AI answer is written clearly
   2. Use the AI answer as a draft, then check it against a reliable source.
   3. Hide uncertainty so the final answer looks cleaner
   4. Use private or sensitive details before checking permission

6. How should AI output about environment variables be treated?

   1. As proof that no other source is needed
   2. As a replacement for context, consent, or expert review
   3. As a draft or helper output that still needs human judgment and verification
   4. As something that becomes correct when it sounds confident

7. Name one way to verify an AI answer about environment variables.

8. Which action would help you apply "AI for .env Files: Stop Leaking API Keys on GitHub" responsibly?

   1. Use the tool to avoid thinking through the tradeoff
   2. Keep going even if the output conflicts with a trusted source
   3. Use the first answer without checking it
   4. Have AI generate a .gitignore that excludes .env, node_modules, and build folders.