Interviewing Famous Robots Quiz

What is the purpose of conducting interviews?

• To watch TV shows

• To gather information from a primary source

• To read books

• To make new friends

How should you start your questions during an interview?

• With words like maybe or perhaps

• With words like when, where, or who

• With words like yes or no

• With words like how, what, or why

Why is it important to do background work before an interview?

• To waste time

• To impress the subject

• To avoid the interview altogether

• To learn as much as possible about the source

What is the best way to establish a friendly rapport with the subject?

• By being robotic

• By being confrontational

• By making eye contact and asking questions clearly

• By being nosy and rude

What should you do if you zone out during an interview?

• Continue zoning out

• Ask the subject about their favorite TV shows

• Keep your ears open and pay attention

• End the interview immediately

Why is it important to be timely in the interview process?

• To not show up at all

• To be fashionably late

• To show up five minutes early

• To be late and keep the subject waiting

What should you do after getting the scoop in an interview?

• Send a thank-you card to the subject

• Ignore the subject completely

• Ask for more personal information

• Record the conversation without permission

What is the purpose of recording an interview?

• To be polite

• To have a record of the conversation

• To annoy the subject

• To avoid taking notes