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Op doesn't have time for interviews (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 days ago by danhab99@programming.dev to c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml

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You have three switches in one room and a single light bulb in another room. You are allowed to visit the room with the light bulb only once. How do you figure out which switch controls the bulb? Write your answer in the comments before looking at other answers.

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If this were an interview question, the correct response would be "Do you have any relevant questions for me? Because have a long list of things that more deserving of my precious time than to think about this!

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[–] Eh_I@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Open switch panel and disconnect one switch. Wait a day. If no one complains, disconnect the second. Wait a day. If no one complains, it’s probably the third. For good measure, disconnect the third switch. If still no one complains, remove all switches and the lightbulb, since they’re not needed anymore. (The Sysadmin approach)

I used this method a few months ago in my breaker box. I needed to make room in it for an EV charger.

[–] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

So, how's the freezer doing by now?