UiPath Automation Architecture Associate v1 — Question 9

What is the key difference between a system prompt and a user prompt when configuring an agent?

Answer options

• A. A system prompt is used for input formatting and passing dynamic arguments, while a user prompt guides the agent’s behavior and planning over time.
• B. A system prompt defines the agent’s role, goals, rules, and when to use tools or escalate, while a user prompt structures how input arguments are passed to the agent at runtime.
• C. A system prompt and a user prompt both serve the same purpose but are written in different parts of the agent.
• D. System prompts exist solely to keep agents constantly adapting in real time, while user prompts are meant for agents that never change their behavior.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately describes that a system prompt defines the agent’s role and guidelines, while a user prompt is focused on how to pass input arguments. Option A misrepresents the functions of the prompts, option C incorrectly states they serve the same purpose, and option D fails to recognize that user prompts also allow for behavior changes.