Foundations Assessment
Test your understanding of LLM fundamentals, core terminology, and the AI threat landscape with 15 intermediate-level questions.
Foundations Assessment
This assessment covers LLM architecture basics, security terminology, the AI threat landscape, and foundational concepts you need before diving into offensive techniques. Answer all 15 questions, then use the scoring guide at the bottom to evaluate your readiness.
What is the primary security implication of the fact that LLMs are stateless between API calls?
In the context of AI security, what does the term 'alignment' refer to?
What distinguishes a 'system prompt' from a 'user prompt' in terms of the model's actual processing?
Which of the following best describes the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications?
What is the 'context window' and why is its size security-relevant?
What does the temperature parameter control, and how does it affect red teaming?
What is MITRE ATLAS and how does it relate to AI red teaming?
What is tokenization and why do tokenization quirks create security opportunities?
What is the difference between a 'base model' and an 'instruction-tuned model' from a security perspective?
What role do embeddings play in RAG systems, and what is the associated attack surface?
Why is 'insecure output handling' considered a top LLM vulnerability?
What is 'excessive agency' in the context of LLM security?
What is the significance of 'training data poisoning' as a threat vector?
What is the 'confused deputy' problem in AI systems?
Why is reproducibility important in AI red teaming, and what makes it challenging?
Scoring Guide
| Score | Rating | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 13-15 | Excellent | You have a strong grasp of the fundamentals. Proceed to the Prompt Injection Assessment. |
| 10-12 | Proficient | Review the explanations for missed questions and revisit the Fundamentals Study Guide. |
| 7-9 | Developing | Spend additional time with the Foundations section before retesting. |
| 0-6 | Needs Review | Start with the Foundations material from the beginning and work through the study guide. |