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There are various types of interview questions that you should expect to encounter during any one interview. It is difficult to determine exactly what you will be asked during the interview process. However, becoming familiar with the different types of approaches of interview questioning will help you to understand what the employer is trying to determine and will allow you to practice answering some commonly asked questions.

Different question types include: