Instruction: Explain how you would respond when a cheaper model introduces a targeted quality issue.
Context: Tests how the candidate diagnoses the problem, chooses the safest next step, and reasons through recovery. Explain how you would respond when a cheaper model introduces a targeted quality issue.
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I would isolate the error class and decide whether it is acceptable, fixable with routing, or a reason to keep the premium model on that slice. The answer depends on severity and frequency, not just on cost difference.
If the smaller model is fine almost everywhere...
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