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Correct answer: B. Search the web for current information and cite the sources it used
Explanation
The principle — a question about recent events is answered by looking it up, not by recalling it.
Why the key is correct — OpenAI states that ChatGPT can search the web and cite sources when it needs current information, and describes search as looking up recent or real-time information on the internet.
Why the others are wrong — training is not a hard ceiling, because retrieval closes the gap. Estimating from surrounding knowledge is the failure this feature exists to prevent. And pasting the article helps but is not the only route, since search is built in.
Remember this — when the answer matters and the subject is recent, look for the citation. If there is not one, ask for it.
Sources — OpenAI's What is ChatGPT FAQ and Capabilities Overview.
Sources
“Yes. ChatGPT can search the web and cite sources when it needs current information.”
“Allows ChatGPT to look up recent or real-time information on the internet.”
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