AI Inside Cursor: Coding with an AI Pair Programmer

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is Cursor?

   1. A programming language designed for beginners
   2. A cloud storage service for saving projects
   3. A code editor with AI capabilities built into its interface
   4. A social media platform for sharing code snippets

2. The lesson compares Cursor to having 'a senior dev sitting next to you.' What does this mean?

   1. An AI ghost is physically in the room watching you code
   2. An experienced developer is available to help with code decisions and problems
   3. A teacher is grading your every keystroke
   4. A senior developer writes all your code for you

3. Why does the lesson warn that Cursor is a 'teammate, not a teacher'?

   1. Because Cursor refuses to explain how it writes code
   2. Because teammates never make mistakes
   3. Because teachers are not allowed to help with coding
   4. Because you should review and verify its suggestions rather than accept them blindly

4. Which Cursor feature allows you to highlight code and ask for an explanation?

   1. The version history panel
   2. The chat feature built into the editor
   3. The delete key on your keyboard
   4. The compiler settings

5. What does it mean to 'refactor' code in Cursor?

   1. Translate code into a different programming language
   2. Run the code to see if it works
   3. Rewrite code to make it cleaner and more organized
   4. Delete all the comments from your code

6. What kind of output can Cursor generate for code you just wrote?

   1. Tests that check if your code works correctly
   2. A formatted résumé of your skills
   3. A new operating system
   4. An invoice for your project

7. What is 'pair programming' in the context of AI tools like Cursor?

   1. Two programmers sitting in the same physical chair
   2. A competition between two coders
   3. A programming language called 'Pair'
   4. Two people or entities working together on code — in this case, you and an AI

8. If you have a long, messy function in your code, what can you ask Cursor to do?

   1. Delete it without asking
   2. Refactor it into smaller, cleaner pieces
   3. Make it even longer and more complicated
   4. Translate it into emojis

9. What is 'autocomplete' in a code editor?

   1. A setting that changes your font size
   2. A way to save your files to the cloud
   3. A feature that suggests code as you type, saving you keystrokes
   4. A tool that automatically fixes all bugs

10. The lesson suggests trying Cursor on a 'small project.' Why might a small project be better for learning?

    1. Cursor only works on small projects
    2. Large projects would break the editor
    3. It's easier to understand and experiment without feeling overwhelmed
    4. Small projects are required by law

11. When the lesson says Cursor has AI 'built into every keystroke,' what does that mean?

    1. Cursor types everything for you automatically
    2. AI assists you continuously as you type, not just when you ask
    3. AI only works when you start a new file
    4. You need to press a special key after every letter

12. What question does the lesson suggest asking Cursor in chat?

    1. 'What could be cleaner here?'
    2. 'What is the meaning of life?','Write my homework for me
    3. Who is the best programmer?'

13. Which of these is NOT something Cursor can help you with, based on the lesson?

    1. Generating tests
    2. Compiling your code into a video game
    3. Getting autocomplete suggestions
    4. Explaining code in chat

14. What is the main benefit of using an AI-powered code editor like Cursor?

    1. You get intelligent help with writing and understanding code faster
    2. You never have to learn programming concepts
    3. You can skip writing code entirely
    4. Your code automatically becomes perfect without any effort

15. Based on the lesson, what should you do after Cursor suggests code?

    1. Read and evaluate the suggestion before accepting it
    2. Copy the suggestion to another editor
    3. Immediately accept all suggestions without reading
    4. Reject every suggestion Cursor makes