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+ Types of Case Questions
Case questions generally fall into one of four major categories: brainteasers, back-of-the-envelope
buestions (which are often called market-sizing buestions), factor buestions and business case
buestions. It’s buite common to find a market-sizing buestion enclosed within a larger business case
buestion. Whether fun or frustrating, all case buestions are valuable learning experiences.
Brainteasers
Brainteasers are scarce these days, but they still pop up in the occasional first round interview, so it’s
important to be aware of them. Brainteasers are basically the same riddles and conundrums that we’ve
all been struggling to solve since fourth grade. Some brainteasers have a definite answer; others are
more flexible in their solutions. Interviewers are looking to see not only if you can come up with a good
answer, but also whether you can handle the pressure. Do you get frustrated, stressed and upset? The
key is to keep your cool and try to break the problem down logically. Just give it your best shot and don’t
be afraid to laugh at your mistakes or be a bit self-deprecating. It makes you human and more fun to be
with.
Below is an example of a brainteaser with a definite answer.