Question: Name 10 ways to use a pen other than writing.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me 10 ways to use a pencil other than “to write with”.

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Unconventional

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Fluency of Ideas (Idea Generation Frequency),Cognitive – Originality

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Openness to Experience (Open Mindedness)

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Innovation,Stress Tolerance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

How fast the interviewee can come up with the ideas, and the creativity of these ideas. The more ideas the better.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee can only think of a couple of ideas.

Sample Answer:

To draw with.
Dart.
Hair tie.
Weapon to stab with in self-defense.
Chopsticks.
The clip of the pen can be used as a paperclip.
The clicking sound of a pen can be used as an alarm.
Replace the hands of a clock.
Doorstopper.
As a toy rocket.
Lever.
Twirling a pen as a distraction device.
Butt plug.
Back scratcher.

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