Question: How would you test an elevator?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Unconventional

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Systems Analysis

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition),Cognitive – Visualisation

Other Factors:

Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Rapport Building Question,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Innovation

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate asks more questions for clarity as to where the elevator is located?
If the candidate comes up with maximum number of test cases which might sound simple yet important.
If the candidate emphasizes on the safety measures.
If the candidate quotes practical examples.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate sounds confused and the responses seem to be vague with no step by step approach.
If the candidate’s approach to testing sounds impractical and does not really talk about safety measures.

Sample Answer:

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