Question

What is a face-to-face, question-answer type interview called?

• A. Direct interview
• B. Indirect interview
• C. Patterned interview
• D. In-depth interview

Answer 1

The correct option is A Direct interview

In a direct interview, the candidate and the interviewer sit in front of each other and there is a continuous question and answer session. In this kind of interview, the interviewer judges the personality, confidence, ability to handle situations, etc. The result of this interview is compared to standardized results.

The indirect interview is more of a personal interview. In this, the interviewer knows the likes, dislikes, hobbies, etc. In the traits like nature, behavior, strengths, and weakness are looking for.

The patterned interview is where the set of questions to be asked is already prepared.

In-depth interviewing is a qualitative research technique that involves conducting intensive individual interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives on a particular idea, program.

Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.