Domain 7·10% of exam·16 concepts
Troubleshooting and Optimization
Diagnose underperforming prompts and poor outputs, adjust your approach from feedback, and optimize workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
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7.1
Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues with underperforming prompts or poor outputs
- ccaof-7.1.1Four Root-Cause Patterns Behind Underperforming Output
- ccaof-7.1.2Reading Symptom Timing to Identify the Cause
- ccaof-7.1.3The Cheapest-Fix-First Diagnostic Sequence
- ccaof-7.1.4Matching Scenarios to the Correct Diagnosis and Fix
- ccaof-7.1.5Wrong Feature Versus Wrong Model as Distinct Fixes
- ccaof-7.1.6Recognizing a Genuine Task-Fit Mismatch
7.2
Adjust approach based on feedback and results
- ccaof-7.2.1Treating Recurring Corrections as System Signals
- ccaof-7.2.2Turning a Reaction Into a Specific Instruction
- ccaof-7.2.3Choosing the Right Lever: Prompt, Context, or Configuration
- ccaof-7.2.4Promoting a Working Fix Into a Standing Instruction or Skill
- ccaof-7.2.5Memory Versus Configuration for Persisting Fixes
7.3