OpenAI Agents SDK MCQs

Prepared by: Nida Rizwan

1. What is the primary purpose of the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) To create static websites

b) To build AI agents that can perform tasks autonomously

c) To manage cloud storage

d) To develop database systems

Answer: b

2. Which programming language is primarily used with the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) Java

b) Python

c) C++

d) JavaScript

Answer: b

3. What is a "handoff" in the context of the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) A tool for debugging code

b) A mechanism for transferring control between agents

c) A type of API key

d) A data storage method

Answer: b

4. Which API does the OpenAI Agents SDK primarily integrate with?

a) Chat Completions API

b) Responses API

c) Assistants API

d) Embeddings API

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Answer: b

5. What role do "guardrails" play in the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) They optimize agent speed

b) They validate inputs and outputs for safety

c) They generate JSON schemas

d) They handle API authentication

Answer: b

6. Which of the following is a built-in tool supported by the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) Database Management Tool

b) Web Search Tool

c) Image Editing Tool

d) Code Compiler Tool

Answer: b

7. What is a key prerequisite for using the OpenAI Agents SDK effectively?

a) Knowledge of SQL databases

b) Familiarity with asynchronous Python programming

c) Expertise in hardware design

d) Understanding of blockchain technology

Answer: b

8. How does the OpenAI Agents SDK handle multi-agent workflows?

a) By running all agents synchronously

b) By allowing agents to collaborate via handoffs and shared context

c) By limiting agents to single tasks

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d) By using external servers only

Answer: b

9. What is the purpose of the "tracing" feature in the Agents SDK?

a) To encrypt agent communications

b) To visualize and debug agent execution

c) To store agent outputs in a database

d) To generate user interfaces

Answer: b

10. Which model powers the web search capabilities in the Responses API used with the Agents

SDK?

a) GPT-3.5

b) GPT-4o search

c) DALL-E

d) CLIP

Answer: b

11. What is a limitation of the Computer-Using Agent (CUA) model in the Agents SDK?

a) It cannot access the web

b) It is not highly reliable for automating OS tasks

c) It requires a physical computer

d) It only supports text generation

Answer: b

12. How are tools defined in the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) As external APIs only

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b) As Python functions with automatic JSON schema generation

c) As pre-built executable files

d) As database queries

Answer: b

13. What is the benefit of using Pydantic with the OpenAI Agents SDK?

a) It enhances image processing

b) It provides data validation for structured outputs

c) It improves network speed

d) It simplifies database connections

Answer: b

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of tool supported by the Agents SDK?

a) Hosted tools

b) Function tools

c) Agents as tools

d) Blockchain tools

Answer: d

15. What happens to the Assistants API in relation to the Agents SDK?

a) It is fully replaced by the Agents SDK

b) It is scheduled to be sunset in 2026

c) It is upgraded to support the Agents SDK

d) It remains the primary API for agents

Answer: b

16. What is the role of the Response object in the OpenAI Agents SDK?

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a) To store user authentication data

b) To encapsulate the output of an agent's task execution

c) To manage database connections

d) To generate visual charts

Answer: b

17. Which Python library is commonly used with the Agents SDK for asynchronous programming?

a) NumPy

b) asyncio

c) Pandas

d) Requests

Answer: b

18. How does the Agents SDK handle errors during task execution?

a) By ignoring errors silently

b) By raising exceptions with detailed logs

c) By restarting the entire agent

d) By redirecting errors to an external server

Answer: b

19. What is the purpose of the Tool class in the Agents SDK?

a) To define reusable functions for agents

b) To manage API keys

c) To create user interfaces

d) To encrypt data

Answer: a

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20. Which feature of the Agents SDK enables agents to maintain context across multiple tasks?

a) Task queueing

b) Context sharing

c) API caching

d) Data encryption

Answer: b

21. What is a key benefit of using the Responses API with the Agents SDK?

a) It reduces memory usage

b) It provides access to advanced tools like web search

c) It eliminates the need for Python

d) It automates hardware configuration

Answer: b

22. How can developers extend the functionality of the Agents SDK?

a) By modifying the SDK's core code

b) By creating custom tools and agents

c) By using external databases only

d) By switching to a different API

Answer: b

23. What is the significance of the async/await syntax in the Agents SDK?

a) It simplifies synchronous programming

b) It enables non-blocking task execution

c) It optimizes database queries

d) It enhances image processing

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Answer: b

24. Which of the following is a valid use case for the Agents SDK?

a) Building a static website

b) Automating customer support with AI agents

c) Designing hardware circuits

d) Managing cloud storage

Answer: b

25. What happens if a guardrail validation fails in the Agents SDK?

a) The agent continues execution

b) An exception is raised, halting execution

c) The task is redirected to another agent

d) The guardrail is automatically disabled

Answer: b

26. Which component of the Agents SDK is responsible for orchestrating multi-agent workflows?

a) Orchestrator

b) Task Manager

c) Agent Coordinator

d) Workflow Engine

Answer: a

27. How does the Agents SDK handle external API calls?

a) By embedding API keys directly in code

b) Through hosted or function tools

c) By requiring manual API integration

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d) By limiting calls to OpenAI APIs only

Answer: b

28. What is the role of the Agent class in the SDK?

a) To define the core logic and behavior of an AI agent

b) To manage database connections

c) To generate visual outputs

d) To handle network configurations

Answer: a

29. Which tool in the Agents SDK allows agents to search internal documents?

a) Web Search Tool

b) File Search Tool

c) Database Query Tool

d) Code Execution Tool

Answer: b

30. What is a key advantage of using Pydantic models in the Agents SDK?

a) They reduce API latency

b) They ensure type-safe data structures

c) They simplify hardware interactions

d) They automate tool creation

Answer: b

31. How does the Agents SDK support iterative task execution?

a) By looping tasks until manually stopped

b) Through iterative reasoning and tool calls

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c) By limiting tasks to single iterations

d) By using external scripts

Answer: b

32. What is the purpose of the max_iterations parameter in the SDK?

a) To limit the number of API calls

b) To cap the number of reasoning steps an agent takes

c) To set the maximum file size

d) To control memory usage

Answer: b

33. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Responses API?

a) Web search

b) File search

c) Image generation

d) Structured output generation

Answer: c

34. How can developers debug agent workflows in the Agents SDK?

a) By using print statements only

b) Through built-in tracing and logging tools

c) By disabling guardrails

d) By restarting the agent

Answer: b

35. What is the role of the context parameter in agent handoffs?

a) To encrypt data

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b) To pass relevant information between agents

c) To limit tool usage

d) To manage API keys

Answer: b

36. Which model is used for lightweight tasks in the Responses API?

a) GPT-4o

b) GPT-4o mini search

c) DALL-E 3

d) Whisper

Answer: b

37. What is a key challenge when using the Computer-Using Agent (CUA)?

a) High latency in web searches

b) Limited reliability in GUI interactions

c) Inability to use tools

d) Lack of asynchronous support

Answer: b

38. How does the Agents SDK ensure responsible AI usage?

a) By limiting API calls

b) Through guardrails and validation

c) By disabling external tools

d) By requiring manual oversight

Answer: b

39. What is the benefit of using agents as tools in the SDK?

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a) It reduces memory usage

b) It allows agents to call other agents for specialized tasks

c) It eliminates the need for guardrails

d) It simplifies API authentication

Answer: b

40. Which of the following is a hosted tool in the Agents SDK?

a) Custom Python functions

b) Web Search Tool

c) Database Query Tool

d) Local File Processor

Answer: b

41. How does the SDK handle JSON schema generation for tools?

a) Manually by developers

b) Automatically from Python function definitions

c) Through external libraries only

d) By requiring XML inputs

Answer: b

42. What is a key consideration when designing multi-agent systems with the SDK?

a) Minimizing context sharing

b) Ensuring efficient handoffs and clear task delegation

c) Limiting agents to single tasks

d) Avoiding asynchronous programming

Answer: b

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43. Which feature allows agents to adapt to dynamic inputs?

a) Static task definitions

b) Iterative reasoning loops

c) Fixed JSON schemas

d) Manual input validation

Answer: b

44. What is the sunset date for the Assistants API, as relevant to the Agents SDK?

a) 2024

b) 2025

c) 2026

d) 2027

Answer: c

45. How can developers test agent performance in the Agents SDK?

a) By running synchronous tests only

b) Using tracing and simulation tools

c) By disabling all tools

d) By limiting API access

Answer: b

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