Build-a-Prompt Series: Challenge 101.1 #2

Identify Negative Constraints: A Negative Constraint explicitly establishes boundaries by defining what the AI must NOT do, write, or assume. From the real-world prompt elements below, select ONLY the items that represent Negative Constraints.

A. Exclude conversational filler "Do not include introductory chatter like 'Sure, here is the answer' or conversational sign-offs."

B. Convert "Convert the raw XML payload into a flat CSV row structure."

C. Split output if token limit is reached "If the calculated JSON array exceeds 2,000 tokens, pause and await user confirmation before proceeding."

D. Avoid unverified assumptions "Never infer or extrapolate missing data values that are not explicitly present in the provided schema."

E. Format in Markdown block "Render all code snippets inside fenced ```sql code blocks."

F. Prohibit corporate buzzwords "Do not use terms like 'synergy', 'paradigm shift', or 'streamline' in the documentation."

G. Adopt Data Architect Persona "Act as a Principal Enterprise Data Architect reviewing metric definitions."

H. Restrict external dependencies "Do not import external third-party libraries; use vanilla standard library functions only."