> -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf > Of alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk > Sent: 02 January 2015 22:58 > To: piclist@mit.edu > Subject: RE: [EE] Need help writing questions for exam >=20 > > One of my "standard" interview questions for the young ones is a > > simple voltage divider. 5 volts in, a 4k and a 1k resistor. Last time > > I used the guy said 7volts...... >=20 > Huh? Like to see the logic for that. >=20 > As to suitable questions, as why a twisted pair is used to connect a sens= or ^^ should say 'ask' > over a distance. Similarly (or variant thereof) ask why a balanced line i= s used. A good answer to these questions helped me get my current position (without= holding a degree) ahead of applicants with masters degrees ... --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .