What is the single highest-leverage move for setting up a safe workspace with Cowork?	Using a dedicated working folder, rather than a general catch-all directory.
When writing prompts, what must be done to destructive verbs to prevent misinterpretation?	Name the intended action specifically (e.g., "Remove the section from the draft, but keep the file").
How can a user narrow the scope of a task to prevent unintended actions?	By naming the bounds in the prompt (e.g., "Only contracts that closed in Q3").
What is the safest initial approach when using scheduled tasks for drafts?	Prompt the task to draft for review, rather than sending on your behalf.
What should a user check when reviewing the plan Claude generates?	Whether the plan makes sense, if the steps are in the right order, and if the right sources are used.
What signal should prompt a user to immediately stop a task?	If Claude is touching files or sites that were not mentioned in the prompt, or if the scope is creeping.
Why is it critical to deliberately approve confirmation prompts?	Because the dialog exists because the action matters; clicking through can lead to irreversible file loss.
Before running a new workflow on live data, what is the recommended testing method?	Running the task first on a copy of the data.
Name two types of workflows where using Cowork is unsafe.	Regulated workflows needing an audit trail, or sending highly sensitive personal data outside approved boundaries.
What is the primary purpose of backing up irreplaceable files?	To ensure a copy exists somewhere Cowork cannot reach (e.g., cloud backup or separate drive).