On 10/19/07, Martin wrote: > Alan B. Pearce wrote: > >> Here's an example that tests basic electronics knowlege: > >> > >>> http://scantool.net/pub/electronics_test.pdf > >>> > >> Too easy? > >> > > > > Maybe, but is about the sort of level I would expect for getting someone who > > is looking to start in electronics. We used to give a similar sort of test > > to prospective apprentices to see what hobby electronics they had done > > before looking for work. > > > > But bear in mind that when I got my current employment the sort of questions > > I was being verbally asked were of a similar level to this, and I beat off > > people with masters degrees ... > > > > > > > An MSEE often involves doing something more abstract than transistor > amplifiers which I would have studied a a few years before finishing my > MS degree. My MSEE thesis is on using encryption algorithms in FPGAs. I > learned a lot about encryption and FPGAs. Beating people who have an MS > over your BS doesn't really mean anything because they probably did > something fairly specific. > - > MK (MSEE '07) I agree with you (I did no analog during my MSEE), but the test is such an easy one, any MSEE should pass it. It is similar to a "fizzbuzz" test for programmers. Necessary, but not sufficient, to choose a qualified candidate. It is sad that anyone applying for an embedded engineering position would fail the test, but better to find out before hiring than after. Regards, Mark markrages@gmail -- Mark Rages, Engineer Midwest Telecine LLC markrages@midwesttelecine.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist