Ask AI to Find the Holes in Your Business Idea

End-of-lesson check

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1. What does it mean to 'poke holes' in a business idea?

   1. To add more features to the idea
   2. To share the idea with friends
   3. To make the idea physically stronger
   4. To find the weak spots or problems in the idea

2. What should you do AFTER AI lists things that could go wrong with your business?

   1. Ask AI to pick the best idea for you
   2. Think about how to fix each problem
   3. Only tell your friends about the problems
   4. Ignore the problems and start anyway

3. Why might someone ask AI to pretend to be a tough investor?

   1. To get honest, hard questions about their business plan
   2. To make the investor like their idea
   3. To learn how to cheat investors
   4. To practice talking to rich people

4. What is a risk in a business?

   1. Something bad that might happen and hurt your business
   2. A type of business that sells risky products
   3. Money you borrow from a bank
   4. A person who invests in your company

5. Why would a snow cone stand face problems in winter?

   1. Snow cone stands are illegal in winter
   2. Winter is too short for a business
   3. People buy fewer cold treats when it's cold outside
   4. Snow cones cost more to make in winter

6. What skill are you using when you ask AI to find problems in your business idea?

   1. Memorizing — remembering what AI says
   2. Critical thinking — looking closely to find what's wrong
   3. Guessing — trying to pick a winning idea
   4. Ignoring — not listening to feedback

7. What is the benefit of asking AI 'What did I forget to think about?'

   1. AI will tell you exactly how much money you'll make
   2. AI will always agree with your plan
   3. AI can spot things you missed because you're too close to the idea
   4. AI will design your business logo for free

8. If AI gives you five reasons your business idea might fail, what should you do with that information?

   1. Try to fix or plan around each problem
   2. Give up on having a business
   3. Assume AI is wrong and go ahead anyway
   4. Only worry about the biggest problem

9. Why is it smart to test your business idea with AI before opening?

   1. You can skip learning about your customers
   2. You can find and fix problems before spending real money
   3. You can make AI do all your work for you
   4. You can prove to everyone you're right

10. What kind of questions help you find business problems?

    1. What could go wrong? What would a tough investor ask?
    2. When should I open my business?
    3. Who will buy my product?
    4. How much money will I make?

11. What does it mean to plan for risks?

    1. Hire someone else to plan your business
    2. Make a list of risks you can't control
    3. Write down all the risks you want to take
    4. Think ahead about what could go wrong and how to handle it

12. What is the first step in using AI to improve your business idea?

    1. Ask AI to write your business plan
    2. Ask AI to design your store
    3. Ask AI to find problems or weaknesses in your plan
    4. Ask AI to hire employees for you

13. What makes asking AI for feedback better than just guessing if your idea will work?

    1. AI always tells you exactly what to do
    2. AI can point out specific problems you might not think of
    3. AI guarantees your success
    4. AI can run your business for you

14. If you run a lemonade stand, which question would help you find a weakness?

    1. Where can I buy the best cups?
    2. How many lemons should I buy?
    3. What flavor tastes best?
    4. What if it rains for a whole week?

15. Why is it useful to ask AI to list reasons your business idea might not work?

    1. It tells you exactly what customers want
    2. Knowing the weaknesses helps you prepare solutions
    3. It makes you want to quit
    4. It proves your idea is terrible