Quiz: Who You Are

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Module 1 · Quiz

Check Your Understanding

Answer all questions correctly to complete this module.

Check Your Understanding

Answer all questions correctly to complete this module.

1. Why is CLAUDE.md described as a 'briefing document, not a config file'?

Because it uses Markdown instead of YAML Because it's written in plain English instructions, like an onboarding packet for a new hire Because it's read-only after creation Because it only works with specific Claude versions

2. What common mistake does the chapter warn against in the identity section?

Using bullet points instead of paragraphs Writing too little information Writing a biography with career history instead of concise, actionable context Including your tool preferences

3. How does Claude Code handle CLAUDE.md files at different levels?

It only reads the global file It reads all three levels layered: global first, then project, then local — later layers can override It picks whichever file is most recently modified It merges all files alphabetically

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