Test yourself on this chapter. Try each question before reading the answer.
1. When is a Skill a better fit than MCP?
- A. When you need external API access
- B. When the repeated value is instructions, process and quality criteria
- C. When Claude must write to a database
- D. When no instructions are needed
Answer: B. Skills package repeatable instructions and workflows. MCP is for external tools and data access.
2. What should you consider before adding MCP?
- A. Only whether it sounds advanced
- B. Permissions, failure modes and approval checkpoints
- C. Whether it makes prompts shorter
- D. Whether it replaces all verification
Answer: B. MCP expands capability and risk. Permissions and safeguards matter.