Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying Prompt Debugging and Iteration?

Question

Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying Prompt Debugging and Iteration?

Option A

Paste private data without explaining the goal

Option B

Request a long answer without saying who will use it

Option C

Ask one vague question and accept the first answer

Option D — Correct answer

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

Explanation

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

Practice Quiz 6: Prompt Debugging and Iteration