Speaking of non-real problems, one interviewer asked me to draw a diamond with asterisks.<p>This is apparently a pretty common question. I&#x27;ve always wondered where it would apply in the real world in my field, maybe someone can help.<p>It&#x27;s more of an ego&#x2F;race&#x2F;etc issue with some. I&#x27;ve had instances where luckily I read, typed &amp; memorized the interview algorithm the night before, which I regurgitated on the white board. Only to to be &quot;pfffft that will never work&quot; by the interviewer.