Quiz: Installing Your First MCP Server

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Module 2 · 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 must you restart Claude Code after adding an MCP server?

To clear the cache MCP servers are loaded at session startup — changes don't take effect until a new session To apply security patches Because Claude Code locks settings during a session

2. Where should API keys go in an MCP server configuration?

In the args array In a separate .env file In the env block, not in args — args can show up in process listings Hardcoded in the server's source code

3. What does the '-y' flag do in npx commands for MCP servers?

Enables verbose logging Auto-accepts the package download without prompting Forces a specific version Runs in production mode

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