Recognises a decision with no alternatives
One option, or none: the decision was made before it was recorded.
Can AI do this?
Not settled yet The benchmark tested this, but the models' answers do not settle yet whether they master it. 0 of 4 models in the current benchmark master it.
| Model | Tier | Probability of mastery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-argon | Flagship | 66% | Not shown |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Low cost | 47% | Not shown |
| gpt-6-luna | Low cost | 66% | Not shown |
| claude-haiku-5-5 | Low cost | 67% | Not shown |
Mastered means a probability of at least 90% that the model has this knobit, estimated from its graded answers. “Not shown” means the answers do not settle it either way. How the models are tested.
What it looks like in practice
Expected result: The decision and the options to consider
How it is assessed: Flags the deficient case and passes the acceptable one. Deficient: AD-004 Card transactions to the lakehouse, options: [lakehouse] Acceptable: Lakehouse, warehouse, card platform's own reporting, with pros and cons
Also known as: No alternatives considered
Related knobits
Builds on
All 16 knobits of Record the target architecture and its decisions.
Source: Review checklist 04-target-architecture-decisions, row 1 (ADR; TOGAF)