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Lab 1: Sample Queries

This page provides curated sample queries for testing the Coveo Direct API integration.

🔍 Query Testing Guide

How to Use These Queries

  1. Select Coveo backend mode in the UI
  2. Copy a query from the list below
  3. Paste into the search bar and press Enter
  4. Observe all three sections: Search Results, Answer, Passages
  5. Click on source citations to verify authenticity

📝 Sample Queries for Coveo Backend

Financial Concepts

Query 1: 

adjustable rate mortgage index margin

What to observe: - Search results from IRS, CFPB, and financial sources - Answer explaining ARM components - Passages with technical definitions

Query 2: 

annual percentage rate and credit card margin

What to observe: - FTC and CFPB sources - APR calculation explanations - Credit card disclosure information

Query 3: 

credit reports and scores dispute steps

What to observe: - Step-by-step guidance from CFPB - Consumer rights information - Dispute process details

Query 4: 

retirement nest egg protection fraud prevention tip

What to observe: - Multiple sources (FDIC, FTC, CFPB) - Fraud prevention strategies - Retirement protection guidance

Query 5: 

capital gain and dividend reinvestment strategy

What to observe: - Investment strategy information - Tax implications from IRS - Reinvestment options

Query 6: 

managing retirement distribution planning

What to observe: - Retirement planning guidance - Distribution strategies - Tax considerations

Query 7: 

emergency savings fund creating

What to observe: - Financial literacy content from MyMoney.gov - Savings strategies - Emergency fund guidelines

Query 8: 

how to prevent fraud and identity theft

What to observe: - FTC fraud prevention resources - Identity theft protection steps - Consumer protection information

Query 9: 

beneficial ownership information reporting

What to observe: - FinCEN regulatory information - Reporting requirements - Compliance guidance

Query 10: 

adjustable-rate mortgage payment shock

What to observe: - Consumer protection warnings - Payment adjustment scenarios - Risk mitigation strategies

Query 11: 

annual percentage rate compound interest disclosure

What to observe: - APR calculation methods - Disclosure requirements - Consumer rights information

Query 12: 

negative amortization teaser rate

What to observe: - Mortgage product warnings - Consumer protection guidance - Risk explanations

Query 13: 

Why can stock in a small new company be a risky investment?

What to observe: - Investment risk education - Small-cap stock considerations - Investor protection guidance

Query 14: 

What makes bonds generally safer than stocks?

What to observe: - Investment comparison - Risk vs. return explanations - Asset allocation guidance

💡 Query Best Practices

For Best Results

  1. Be Specific: Include key terms relevant to your question
  2. Use Natural Language: Coveo understands conversational queries
  3. Include Context: Add relevant context words (e.g., "retirement", "mortgage")
  4. Try Variations: If results aren't perfect, rephrase your query

🎓 Learning Objectives

By testing these queries, you should understand:

  • ✅ How Coveo's AI-powered relevance works
  • ✅ The value of authoritative source attribution
  • ✅ Different result formats serve different needs
  • ✅ Semantic search understands intent, not just keywords
  • ✅ Faceted navigation helps refine results

🚀 Next Steps

Once you've tested several queries and explored the features:

In Lab 2, you'll see how these same queries work with conversational AI and memory!