Those who did it will know it IS the job, or at least the single most important part. Marc Mencher is the founder of Virtual Search, Inc. an executive search firm, focused in the interactive multimedia games industry. Before founding Virtual, Marc worked at Spectrum Holobyte and The 3DO Company. If they can't answer this shows lack of depth. This question can also elicit negative feelings the candidate is harboring towards current employer.
Studies show that highly successful people take calculated risks.
Describe the best boss you ever had.