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A developer uses Azure OpenAI Service to generate code snippets. They need the model to produce the most likely completion each time, with no randomness or creativity. Which parameter should they set?

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A developer uses Azure OpenAI Service to generate code snippets. They need the model to produce the most likely completion each time, with no randomness or creativity. Which parameter should they set?

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A

Best answer

temperature = 0

A temperature of 0 makes the model deterministic, always picking the most probable next token, resulting in the most likely output with no randomness.

B

Distractor review

temperature = 1

A temperature of 1 introduces maximal randomness, producing varied outputs, which is the opposite of what the developer wants.

C

Distractor review

top_p = 0.5

Top_p (nucleus sampling) limits token selection to a cumulative probability mass of 0.5, but still introduces randomness; it does not guarantee deterministic output.

D

Distractor review

frequency_penalty = 0.5

Frequency penalty reduces token repetition but does not control randomness; the model can still produce varied outputs.

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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.

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Question 5

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What does this AI-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: temperature = 0 — Temperature controls randomness; a value of 0 makes the model deterministic, always choosing the highest-probability token. Higher temperature (e.g., 1) increases randomness. Top_p is another randomness control (nucleus sampling). Frequency penalty reduces repetition but does not remove randomness. To get the most likely output with no creativity, the developer should set temperature to 0.

What should I do if I get this AI-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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