Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying Clear Task Prompts and Output Formats?

Question

Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying Clear Task Prompts and Output Formats?

Option A

Ask one vague question and accept the first answer

Option B

Paste private data without explaining the goal

Option C — Correct answer

State the task, context, constraints, and expected output format

Option D

Request a long answer without saying who will use it

Explanation

A controlled prompt tells the model what to do, what context matters, and how the output should look.

Practice Quiz 4: Clear Task Prompts and Output Formats