Problem 2 The six matchsticks

3. Who would win in combat, Spiderman or Batman?
Interviewers might ask this question to evaluate your decision-making and analytical skills. They want to see that you can make a quick decision and defend it. You can use creativity and humor when answering, as long as you can provide supporting details and reasons you chose one superhero over the other.

Example answer: "Spiderman would win a fight over Batman because he has superior reflexes, strength and agility. He does not have to rely on the Batmobile or Robin to be victorious. Also, as a scientist and engineer, he's far more clever than Batman. Therefore, he has the upper hand both physically and mentally."

4. What did you eat for breakfast?
Hiring managers might ask a question like this as a way to make the interview more conversational to learn more about you and your personality. Rather than giving a one-word answer, include in your response a detailed description of your meal and explain why you chose it.

Example answer: "For breakfast, I had oatmeal drizzled with honey and topped with berries. This is my favorite weekday breakfast because it gives me the energy to start my day. Also, I try to live a healthy lifestyle, and oatmeal contains high levels of beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals. The honey gives it sweetness without adding too much sugar, and the berries provide flavor and antioxidants."

5. If you were the size of an ant and put in a blender, how would you get out?
This is another interview question that has no right or wrong answer but tests your ability to think quickly and make decisions under pressure. When answering, be as creative as possible, and compare it to an example of a time you overcame a difficult situation on your own.

Example answer: "This blender has not been cleaned recently, so it still has bits of food stuck to the blades and sides from its last use. I can adhere these sticky particles to my hands and feet and use them to climb my way up the pitcher to the lid. Then I can wedge them under the lip of the lid to squeeze my way out to freedom. It's kind of like that time I got buried in a week's worth of work that had to be completed in two days to meet a deadline. Sometimes you just have to claw your way through it without getting intimidated or distracted by the workload itself."