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RE: Git gud at arithmetic
I am guessing it probably takes on the role of a stress-test. But I am not sure. Phds over here don't have to take any exams. So generally the phd-course is quite relaxing. In addition, a phd is considered a staff member so you are also ensured of income.
Stress or "efficiency" test, eh? Like I've mentioned in the Rullo comments, Brain Age would have you perform quick computation as exercise, but what I perhaps neglected to mention is that your performance would also determine your "age" score (which is essentially another way to present IQ).
So this is probably a quick and dirty way to determine general mental acuity of the applicant.
Yeah it totally also has to do with IQ. But on the other hand I am pretty sure that even if you have a high IQ you might not be naturally good at this. It requires at least some practice to do this at high speed. So they might also be testing your willingness to do meaningless tasks for the company.
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