AI and choosing an IDE assistant

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1. What is the primary basis for selecting an IDE assistant according to this lesson?

   1. How well it matches your existing workflow and goals
   2. The number of features it advertises
   3. Whether it is free or paid
   4. The assistant's popularity and market share

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a category for comparing IDE assistants?

   1. Autocomplete quality
   2. Chat functionality
   3. Agent capabilities
   4. Price per month

3. After you index your repository into an IDE assistant, what does the lesson say about switching tools?

   1. Switching is only difficult for paid assistants
   2. Switching is instant and has no consequences
   3. Switching improves your workflow automatically
   4. Switching carries a time cost because re-indexing is required

4. In the context of IDE assistants, what is 'agent mode'?

   1. A setting that makes the assistant type faster
   2. A mode where the assistant can perform autonomous tasks like refactoring and testing
   3. A premium subscription tier
   4. A visual theme for the IDE

5. How frequently does the lesson recommend re-evaluating your IDE assistant choice?

   1. Only when a major problem occurs
   2. Every year, to give each tool a fair chance
   3. Every quarter, to account for tool updates and workflow changes
   4. Every day, to stay current

6. What is meant by 'integration cost' when choosing an IDE assistant?

   1. The number of programming languages the assistant supports
   2. The speed of the assistant's response time
   3. The monetary price of the assistant
   4. The effort required to set up and configure the tool with your existing workflow

7. The lesson proposes a structured comparison framework. Which of the following is NOT part of that framework?

   1. Choosing the most expensive option
   2. Listing your tech stack and pain points
   3. Recommending a one-week trial
   4. Comparing three assistants on specific metrics

8. What does it mean for an IDE assistant to be 'repo-aware'?

   1. The assistant understands your specific codebase and project structure
   2. The assistant only works with public repositories
   3. The assistant can read your mind while coding
   4. The assistant requires internet access to function

9. Why does the lesson say you should not rely solely on hype when choosing an IDE assistant?

   1. Hype is always accurate and reliable
   2. Hype means the tool is too expensive for students
   3. The most popular tool is always the best choice
   4. A popular tool may not fit your specific workflow and could hurt productivity

10. Why does the lesson recommend actually trying an IDE assistant for one week rather than just researching it?

    1. One week trials are required by law
    2. One week is long enough to become an expert
    3. Research is useless for making this decision
    4. Preferences are subjective and can only be discovered through real use

11. What does the phrase 'fit beats raw capability' mean in this lesson?

    1. Fit refers to physical dimensions of your computer
    2. Raw capability refers to the price of the tool
    3. A tool that matches your workflow is more valuable than one with more features
    4. The most powerful tool is always the right choice

12. What risk exists when choosing an IDE assistant based solely on its feature list?

    1. Features are only available in paid versions
    2. Features may sound impressive but not integrate well with your workflow
    3. Features are the same across all IDE assistants
    4. Features are always accurate descriptions of the tool's performance

13. When comparing IDE assistants, what does 'chat latency' refer to?

    1. The delay between asking a question and receiving a response
    2. The ability to chat with multiple people at once
    3. The visual appearance of the chat window
    4. The number of languages the assistant can speak

14. Why is choosing an IDE assistant a personal decision rather than an objective one?

    1. There is only one IDE assistant available
    2. Your workflow, pain points, and goals are unique to you
    3. All IDE assistants are exactly the same
    4. IDE assistants are all free

15. What does the lesson say about future-proofing your IDE assistant choice?

    1. It is impossible to future-proof because new assistants constantly enter the market
    2. You should choose the oldest assistant to ensure stability
    3. Future-proofing is guaranteed by choosing a paid tool
    4. You should only choose assistants that have been out for five years