On Mon, 8 Jun 2015, Yardiel D. Fuentes wrote:
This discussion is always reminisced of questions such as: Why would I
want to learn Algebra or Calculus in college ? or why would I want to go
to college at all ? .. the student argues that calculus or college is
hardly ever used, if at all, in a job … the most sensible perspective
has always been: It is not only about the knowledge itself, but how
learning those subjects train your mind to tackle technical
problems…same in networking… Some of the best interview questions
are those that pose a problem and ask you to tackle it by explaining
your train of thought…It requires both: knowledge and how to apply
it...
Your point is well taken, but being asked to recite section 4.2.1 of RFC
XXXX is:
1. little more than rote memorization
2. says nothing about a candidate's skills or critical thinking abilities.
For the record, there are times in my professional career where I've made
some use of algebra and calculus :)
jms