I don't think the algorithmic questions are half as valuable as the questions about which algorithms to actually use use in a given situation. Even just a simp

I don't think the algorithmic questions are half as valuable as the questions about which algorithms to actually use use in a given situation. Even just a simple a question as: "We're doing XYZ. To handle this situation what would you do?" is incredibly telling. To my mind, being able to apply knowledge is the valuable skill, otherwise it is just trivia that a person knows.