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Vendor evaluation that doesn't get gamed
Choose candidates using critical rules before average scores.
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Vendor evaluation that doesn't get gamed
Choose candidates using critical rules before average scores.
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Source-based teaching example · Fictional data · Reviewed 2026-10-03. Microsoft Mark · locally synthesized. On a small screen, use fullscreen for diagram details or read the transcript.
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0:00 · What you will learn
Choose candidates using critical rules before average scores.
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Choose candidates using critical rules before average scores.
0:06 · The idea
Define important failure rules before testing vendors. Keep every failed critical case visible. A candidate that passes the task test can still need operational evidence.
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Define important failure rules before testing vendors. Keep every failed critical case visible. A candidate that passes the task test can still need operational evidence.
0:21 · One useful term
Critical gate. A required rule whose failure prevents an unconditional recommendation.
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A required rule whose failure prevents an unconditional recommendation.
0:29 · A worked example
A answers 18 of 20 cases correctly but invents both critical deadlines. B answers 17 correctly and declines to guess those deadlines. A fails the predeclared rule.
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A answers 18 of 20 cases correctly but invents both critical deadlines. B answers 17 correctly and declines to guess those deadlines. A fails the predeclared rule.
0:44 · Your turn to think
Should A win because its average is higher? Pause and decide before continuing.
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Should A win because its average is higher? Pause the video if you need more time.
1:00 · Why this answer works
No. B is only a conditional candidate while review effort and operational evidence remain unknown.
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No. B is only a conditional candidate while review effort and operational evidence remain unknown.
1:08 · Check 1
Apply gates before scores.
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Apply gates before scores.
1:13 · Check 2
Retain critical failures.
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Retain critical failures.
1:18 · Check 3
Show missing lifecycle evidence.
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Show missing lifecycle evidence.
1:23 · Now try a different case
Open the lesson and try its different practice case. Use every check in the full task. Watching alone does not mark the lesson complete.
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Open the lesson Try the new case Check and revise The full task and its requirements are in the linked lesson.
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