Problem solving Interview Questions

Fill 5 gallon, use it to fill 3 gallon. 2 gallons left in 5 gallon. Empty 3 gallon and fill it with the 2 gallons. Refill 5 gallon and use it to fill 3 gallon (1 gallon left to fill). 4 gallons left in 5 gallon bucket.

fill each bucket up halfway...

I suggested going in half.. 4 marbles each. The heavier group then divided 2 and 2, then 1 and 1. If it balanced, the extra is the heaviest. The answer was using 3 each. That would identify the set of marbles faster by one move.

The answer is 2. Group them into 3 marbles each. 1. Weigh any 2 groups first - Find the heaviest group. If both are equal then the 3rd group is heaviest. 2. Now follow step 1 with 1 marble and you can find the heaviest.

Ask my coworkers and supervisors for help with the problem. (The interviewer nodded to this answer, as if that was what he wanted or expected to hear)

I've been asked this many times as well and it seems that they are looking for your ability to be autonomous. First, search any knowledge base that the team has set up. Second, search open and archived tickets for possible solutions Third, Google Fourth, coworkers.

Expected value is 3.5. So any amount < $3.5, gets you a profit

would it be better first to ask how many sides the die has? and what the number of each side is?

Probability = 1/12

p = 1/120

10/5*4*3*2*1=1/12

Find out the Printer's name/designation, check print queue to see if jammed/other error message. If no error, have use check to see if they can get to a network drive. If cannot, check network cable at computer and wall. If can connect, have them check their printer listing to see if there is a "stuck" document. Delete all documents in the queue, retest. Still no print? check printing from my location, if not printing, escallate to printer team for investigation of the queue.

Talk about approaching your manager and also checking with HM why hesitant? If you dont have job details, you cannot get him the best of bests.

Yes, on numerous occasions. We in the Industry are dealt surprises all the time from many angles. Having years of experience, I have worked successfully around problems and anomalies with minimal, if any, difficulties.