What should be done when presented with a technical problem where the solution is not immediately obvious?
Ask the interviewer how they would solve the problem.
Move the conversation along and try not to draw attention.
Ask questions.
During a technical interview, is it better to rely on the work of others, or code everything yourself?
Use code written by others.
Use the data structures, but don’t use any other external implementation.
Write as much code as you can to show off your skills.
Given an array that represents sock colors:
Sock_colors = [3,3,2,1,1,3,5,1,4,2]
, how many pairs of the same color socks exist?3
2
4
It is best to remain silent when writing code during a technical interview.
True
False
Should I ask questions in an interview?
Yes. Asking questions can run down the interview clock and so avoid awkward questions.
Yes, but only when the conversation looks like it is going to help the interviewer along.
Yes. Ask questions for clarity or during an appropriate time.
What is the STAR method?
A structured approach to answering questions.
A stellar answer to a good question.
A coding practice with 4 key components.
What is meant by transfer rate in relation to a CPU?
The rate at which memory is transferred into cache.
The rate at which instructions are processed.
The rate at which a processor can convert input from a terminal.
When engaged with a coding interview what sorts of tests should you aim to include?
Unit tests
Integration tests
Functional tests
Which memory location is closest to the CPU?
Cache
Secondary memory
Main memory
When designing a solution it is best to:
Tackle every problem as it arises.
Doing a quick sketch then implementing everything on the page.
Planning an outline, engaging the main obstacles, looking at the potential solutions and constantly reviewing.