Claude Code Knowledge Quiz
Test your understanding of Claude Code with this interactive practice quiz covering tool use, hooks, MCP servers, context management, and the SDK. 8 questions with detailed explanations.
You have covered all the core concepts of Claude Code — from the tool use architecture that makes AI coding assistants possible, through hands-on techniques for context management and custom commands, to advanced topics like hooks, MCP servers, GitHub integration, and the SDK. This quiz will help you verify your understanding and identify any areas worth revisiting.
How to use this quiz
Select your answer for each question, then reveal the explanation to understand why it is correct. If you get a question wrong, consider revisiting the relevant lesson linked in the explanation.
What fundamental limitation of language models makes the tool use system necessary in AI coding assistants?
When integrating MCP servers with Claude Code in GitHub Actions, what permission configuration is required?
What is the primary difference between Planning Mode and Thinking Mode in Claude Code?
Which correctly describes the three types of CLAUDE.md files and their usage?
How do you create a custom command in Claude Code that accepts runtime parameters?
Which type of hook can prevent a tool call from executing if certain conditions are met?
A developer wants to prevent Claude from reading sensitive .env files. Which hook type and tool matchers should they use?
What is the default permission level of the Claude Code SDK when running programmatically?