Quiz: The Essential Servers

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Module 3 · 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 not install too many MCP servers?

Each requires its own subscription Too many tools makes Claude slower at deciding what to use and increases wrong choices MCP has a maximum limit of five Multiple servers cause memory leaks

2. What kind of MCP servers 'sound useful but aren't' for most people?

Calendar and email servers File system and database servers Slack/Teams for general browsing, image generation, and notification servers Web search and GitHub servers

3. What is the recommended approach to building your MCP stack?

Install every available server and disable what you don't need Start with three or four servers for daily tasks, run for weeks, add more only when you notice a gap Only use official Anthropic servers Install based on GitHub star count

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