Program Analyst Interview Questions

basically you have to keep in mind the probability of pulling out each sock. the shortest answer would be 2 pulls.

You have to pull out three socks to be sure that you had at least two of one color.

it would have to be three socks because if you pulled just two, you could get one black and one brown.

using the XOR operator

a = a+b; b = a -b; a= a- b;

a = a ^ b b = a ^ b a = a ^ b This will avoid over flows which might come in addition steps

Use a decision tree.

this is likely an applied probability question: My answer is to apply total probability formula here.

It's ~25%. .5 x .3 x .3 = .045 or 4.5% success rate from emailing. Add to that the unprompted payment rate (.2 or 20%) and get 24.5%

This one caught me off guard - I just explained what responsibilities were similar to my current position and reiterated that I believed I was qualified for the position.

I responded by saying that I am not focused on promotions at this point in my career. My primary focus is on expanding my skill set and taking on new projects and learning more about the operations side of federal agencies and as I gain more knowledge, I will then look for higher level jobs.

I never think about that but after some consideration I know I would answer it with confidence.

This was incredibly hard to answer because there is no way to spin it favorably esp. if you have any previous employers you don't want contacted. I suggest you be choose an answer that you can explain honestly and don't blame anyone.