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AIF-C01 Practice Question: An AI system is used to screen job applications

This AIF-C01 practice question tests your understanding of an ai system is used to screen job applications. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

An AI system is used to screen job applications. The team finds that the model has a higher false positive rate for male applicants than female applicants. Which fairness metrics should they compute to quantify this disparity? (Choose two.)

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Equalized odds

Equalized odds requires equal true positive and false positive rates across groups. Disparate impact compares selection rates. Demographic parity does not consider error rates; predictive parity compares positive predictive values.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Equalized odds

    Why this is correct

    Equalized odds requires that both true positive rate and false positive rate are equal across groups, directly addressing the false positive disparity.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • Individual fairness

    Why it's wrong here

    Individual fairness requires similar predictions for similar individuals, not a group-level metric.

  • Predictive parity

    Why it's wrong here

    Predictive parity checks whether positive predictive value is equal across groups, which is about precision, not false positive rate.

  • Disparate impact (80% rule)

    Why this is correct

    Disparate impact compares the selection ratio between groups; a high false positive rate for males may affect selection ratio.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • Demographic parity

    Why it's wrong here

    Demographic parity checks whether selection rates are equal, but does not consider false positive rates.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Trap categories for this question

  • Similar concept trap

    Individual fairness requires similar predictions for similar individuals, not a group-level metric.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

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What does this AIF-C01 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Equalized odds — Equalized odds requires equal true positive and false positive rates across groups. Disparate impact compares selection rates. Demographic parity does not consider error rates; predictive parity compares positive predictive values.

What should I do if I get this AIF-C01 question wrong?

Identify which AIF-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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