- A
A SHAP summary plot showing mean absolute SHAP values across all features
Why wrong: Summary plots show global feature importance, not the explanation for a specific prediction.
- B
A SHAP dependence plot for the top feature
Why wrong: Dependence plots show how a feature's value affects predictions across the dataset, not a single instance.
- C
A SHAP bar chart of absolute feature importance
Why wrong: Bar charts show global importance but do not indicate direction or magnitude for a specific instance.
- D
A SHAP force plot for the individual prediction
Force plots display the contribution of each feature to a single prediction, ideal for local explanations.
Question 920 of 1,000
AI0-001 AI Governance and Ethics Practice Question
This AI0-001 practice question tests your understanding of ai governance and ethics. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
A data scientist is using SHAP to explain a complex ensemble model's predictions. A business stakeholder asks why a particular prediction was made. The data scientist wants to show the most influential features for that single prediction. Which SHAP visualisation is most appropriate?
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
✓
A SHAP force plot for the individual prediction
A SHAP force plot is specifically designed to visualize the contribution of each feature to a single prediction, showing how features push the prediction from the base value (average model output) to the final prediction. This makes it the ideal choice for explaining an individual prediction to a business stakeholder, as it provides a clear, localized explanation of feature impacts.
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.
- ✗
A SHAP summary plot showing mean absolute SHAP values across all features
Why it's wrong here
Summary plots show global feature importance, not the explanation for a specific prediction.
- ✗
A SHAP dependence plot for the top feature
Why it's wrong here
Dependence plots show how a feature's value affects predictions across the dataset, not a single instance.
- ✗
A SHAP bar chart of absolute feature importance
Why it's wrong here
Bar charts show global importance but do not indicate direction or magnitude for a specific instance.
- ✓
A SHAP force plot for the individual prediction
Why this is correct
Force plots display the contribution of each feature to a single prediction, ideal for local explanations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between global vs. local interpretability, and the trap here is that candidates confuse summary plots (global) or dependence plots (global) with force plots (local), leading them to choose a globally-focused visualization for a single-prediction explanation.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Summary plots show global feature importance, not the explanation for a specific prediction.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SHAP force plots use additive feature attribution based on Shapley values from cooperative game theory, where each feature's contribution is computed as its marginal contribution averaged over all possible feature orderings. In practice, force plots can become cluttered for models with many features, but they remain the gold standard for local interpretability, especially in regulated industries like finance or healthcare where explaining individual decisions is mandatory.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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
A practitioner preparing for the AI0-001 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this AI0-001 question test?
AI Governance and Ethics — This question tests AI Governance and Ethics — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A SHAP force plot for the individual prediction — A SHAP force plot is specifically designed to visualize the contribution of each feature to a single prediction, showing how features push the prediction from the base value (average model output) to the final prediction. This makes it the ideal choice for explaining an individual prediction to a business stakeholder, as it provides a clear, localized explanation of feature impacts.
What should I do if I get this AI0-001 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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