Which AI Model to Pick for Which Job (2026 Cheat Sheet)

End-of-lesson check

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1. Why might using the same AI model for every task be a mistake?

   1. Different models have different strengths suited to different jobs
   2. Only expensive models are worth using
   3. All AI models perform equally well on every task
   4. Free models cannot handle important tasks

2. Which AI model is described as leading in multimodal capabilities and tool use?

   1. GPT-5
   2. Gemini
   3. Llama 4
   4. Claude Opus 4.7

3. What is the primary advantage of open models like Llama and DeepSeek?

   1. They are the fastest models available
   2. They lead on price and privacy
   3. They have the largest context windows
   4. They work offline without internet

4. You need to analyze a 70-page research document. Which model or models would be best suited for this task?

   1. DeepSeek or GPT-4o
   2. Claude or Gemini
   3. GPT-5 or Llama 4
   4. Perplexity or Cursor

5. Which model combination is recommended for code generation across an entire repository?

   1. Claude Opus 4.7, GPT-5 with Codex, or Cursor's models
   2. Gemini and Perplexity
   3. ChatGPT and Gemini
   4. Llama 4 and DeepSeek

6. What is the recommended approach when trying a completely new type of task?

   1. Avoid trying new tasks with AI
   2. Only use the most expensive model for new tasks
   3. Try the same prompt on 3 different models to compare results
   4. Pick one model and stick with it for a year

7. Which model would give the best experience for quick voice conversations combined with image understanding?

   1. Claude Opus 4.7
   2. Gemini
   3. GPT-4o or GPT-5
   4. Llama 4

8. For research that requires live web sources and current information, which tools are recommended?

   1. Only DeepSeek can do web search
   2. Claude or Gemini only
   3. Perplexity, ChatGPT search, or Claude with web search
   4. GPT-5 or Llama 4

9. What is Claude Opus 4.7 specifically highlighted as leading in?

   1. Live web search and real-time information
   2. Image generation and editing
   3. Voice conversations and audio
   4. Long-context coding and writing

10. What is a key difference between open models like Llama and commercial models?

    1. Open models cannot write code
    2. Open models always have better benchmarks
    3. Open models are only available on paid platforms
    4. Open models lead on price and privacy

11. Which website or platform would you use to try Claude according to the free tier options mentioned?

    1. gemini.google.com
    2. meta.com
    3. claude.ai
    4. openai.com

12. What does the lesson suggest about becoming a one-model person?

    1. You just stopped being a one-model person
    2. It's the most efficient approach
    3. It's recommended for beginners
    4. Only experts should use multiple models

13. What type of task would make Gemini the best choice?

    1. Writing creative fiction
    2. Analyzing documents over 100 pages long
    3. Composing music
    4. Creating animated videos

14. Why is model selection considered a tradeoff rather than a simple choice?

    1. There is only one good model
    2. Choosing one model means giving up strengths of others
    3. All models cost the same
    4. Models never change

15. What is a benchmark in the context of AI models?

    1. A type of computer hardware
    2. A pricing tier
    3. A type of AI model
    4. A standardized test used to compare model performance