update_question_options · Xiaoya Teacher MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_question_options does on Xiaoya Teacher

AI agents use update_question_options to create or update resources in Xiaoya Teacher — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Xiaoya Teacher environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_question_options needs a policy

The tool modifies question data (options) within an educational platform, making it a Write operation. Severity is medium because incorrect modifications could affect student assessments, but changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_question_options' indicates modification of question options; sibling tools like 'batch_create_questions' and 'create_answer_item' are Write operations in an educational management system where questions are exam/assessment content

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Verdict

update_question_options Rate-limited

update_question_options stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_question_options": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_question_options_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Xiaoya Teacher, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_question_options

What does the update_question_options tool do? +

update_question_options. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xiaoya Teacher MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_question_options? +

Register the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_question_options: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Xiaoya Teacher. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_question_options? +

update_question_options is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update_question_options? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_question_options rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block update_question_options completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_question_options. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides update_question_options? +

update_question_options is provided by the Xiaoya Teacher MCP server (sav1our520/xiaoya-teacher-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.