my father describes and interview tactic that is employed by some people which involoves taking the person out of their comfort zone by asking a series of quick questions. these are typically questions that involove retrieving random bits of knowledge and often involve problem solving on some level. the intensity of the questioning is designed not only to see if the interviewee can deliever the answers quickly, but is also to see how they react to the pressure.
having just finished an interview of this type, i have to say that it can be a little overwelming. i was unsure on some of my answers, sure about others and left not knowing at all how it went. fortunatly, in the next 24-48 hours (it is always 24-48 hours) i will know if i did well, or if i managed to land flat on my face. given the studio that i talked to, i can honestly say that i have absolutly no idea.