This question tests how well you deal with stressful situations in real time. This question has a habit of making people nervous or out of control of their situation as if they are being placed under scrutiny or judgment or may be caught in a lie. When this question makes a candidate nervous, it raises concerns surrounding your honesty as a candidate. If the interviewee comes across as confident and provides a notable answer consistent with the rest of the interview, the interviewer may be more trusting of the candidate's claims.

There is no need to feel nervous about this question. Answer confidently and stay on course with what you have to offer should you be chosen to move forward to the next stage of the interview. Be mindful of the nonverbal cues of nervous or stressful behavior, such as fidgeting, which could include any small movements of your hands or feet, swaying, shifting your weight, rocking or tilting back in your chair, leaning to one side or the other, straightening and freezing your posture, cradling your neck with one or both hands, crossing your arms, cracking your knuckles or biting your nails.