Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations exist, so the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It discloses the newest-first ordering and clarifies the resource concept, but it does not mention pagination behavior, response shape, or read-only nature (though 'List' implies it).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence with no filler; starts with the action and resource, embeds the definition parenthetically, and ends with ordering. Efficient and front-loaded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Adequate for a simple paginated list: the schema documents limit/offset, and the description identifies ordering and the resource concept. However, it lacks an explicit note about the return shape, which would be useful given no output schema.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%; both limit and offset have descriptions with ranges and defaults. The description adds nothing about parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides, so baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States the verb 'List' and the resource 'question banks', clarifies what a question bank is (reusable question pools sampled by bank-draw quizzes), and specifies ordering 'newest first'. This distinguishes it from sibling get_question_bank (single item) and list_question_bank_items.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over get_question_bank or list_question_bank_items. The plural 'List' implies it for enumeration, but no alternatives or exclusions are stated.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.