The agent produces a large refactor when the task called for a small fix. How would you constrain it?

Instruction: Explain how you would rein in a coding agent that expands scope.

Context: Tests how the candidate diagnoses the problem, chooses the safest next step, and reasons through recovery. Explain how you would rein in a coding agent that expands scope.

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I would tighten scope explicitly in the workflow: define affected files or modules where possible, cap the allowed diff size or file count, and require the agent to justify why any broader change is necessary before it proceeds.

I would also review whether the...

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