The FACTS checklist
Recall a five-part checklist for evaluating RAG-versus-fine-tuning architecture decisions.
acronym battlecard comparison Checklist FACTS What does FACTS check before choosing RAG or fine-tuning? Five architecture risk questions Interpret What do high F and A usually mean? High F and A do not forbid fine-tuning; they mean facts should not depend on fine-tuning. Review prompt The model answer looks good, so do we really need citations? A stakeholder wants to skip source visibility to reduce UI complexity. Your line If Authority is high, looking good is not the acceptance criterion. The answer needs an approved source path or a clear abstention. Letting fluency stand in for evidence. It uses the…
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