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Originally Posted by 911SauCy
Asking a potential sales person questions like this, simple way to test your logic and speed to logical responses.
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Counterpoint: Asking stupid questions that a manager found on Google is a way he or she gets their jollies off making job candidates squirm.
If I were asked that type of question, if I didn't already know the answer (because my mind is full of useless trivia), I would respond with, "If you give me a second, I can search google like you did and find the correct answer. However, I would much rather focus on a discussion on subjects that are more directly related to my job description and how I am the best candidate for that position." Of course that snarky response wouldl likely be the end of the interview, but I hate those types of logic questions that have really nothing to do with the actual job.
Ok - maybe my answer would be less confrontational, but I would try to redirect the interview back onto the job requirements and how I would be a perfect fit for the job. It is never bad to say "I don't know that answer," especially if it does not directly pertain to the skills that are required for the job. With those stupid logic questions, it also may be worth the effort to talk out loud and walk through your logic, but unless the interviewer is equipped with the knowledge on how to interpret your answer, it's back to my original premise: they just want to get their jollies off by making you squirm.
That said, the best math/logic problem I heard was this:
Question: "Frank has 10 donuts. He gives 2 donuts to Christine. What does Frank have?
Answer: Diabetes.
-Z-man.