Question: Imagine this scenario: You are working on a confidential assignment. You have confidential materials on your desk and on your computer screen when the fire alarm goes off. It is not a fire drill. What do you do?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What would you do if there was a fire emergency and you had to leave documents with sensitive data on your desk?

Follow-up questions:

Has something similar happened to you in the past? What did you do and what was the outcome?

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Situational

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s critical and logical thinking.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal poor critical thinking skills and illogical thinking.

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