Module 1 Knowledge Check (Self‑Check)

This self‑check is designed to confirm you can identify the most common AI risk patterns before you move on.

Instructions

• Answer each question. Then read the explanation.
• If you miss two or more, re-read the lesson and revise your “risk intake” checklist.

Questions

1. Which AI failure mode is most associated with made‑up cases, statutes, or quotes?
   • A. Bias
   • B. Hallucinations
   • C. Encryption failure
   • D. Conflicts of interest

   Suggested answer: B. Hallucinations.
   Why: Generative models can produce plausible text that is not grounded in real sources.

2. True or False: If an answer “sounds right,” it is safe to rely on it for court filing content.
   • True
   • False

   Suggested answer: False.
   Why: Court-facing work requires primary-source verification (citations, quotes, facts, and procedural posture).

3. Which factor most increases confidentiality risk when using AI tools?
   • A. The tool is used only for formatting
   • B. The input includes client identifiers or privileged strategy
   • C. The prompt is short
   • D. The output is a bulleted list

   Suggested answer: B.
   Why: Sensitive data + third-party processing increases the risk of unauthorized disclosure or retention.

4. Which control best addresses “automation bias”?
   • A. Longer prompts
   • B. Mandatory human verification and sign‑off for high‑impact outputs
   • C. Using AI for everything
   • D. Turning off grammar checking

   Suggested answer: B.
   Why: The control is procedural: require independent verification and accountability.

5. Which is the safest default rule for staff?
   • A. Send AI output directly to clients if it is labeled “draft”
   • B. Use AI for legal advice if the client asks for speed
   • C. Use AI only within approved tools and always route high‑risk outputs for attorney review
   • D. Let AI decide what is privileged

   Suggested answer: C.
   Why: Role boundaries and supervision are core protections in legal practice.

If you answered fewer than 4 correctly: revisit the risk matrix lesson and write down your firm’s “high-risk” list (court filings, advice, privilege, deadlines, sensitive data).