Interview approaches and questions for a software developer intern

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What are some good ideas, common approaches and appropriate questions that you would bring when interviewing a software development intern to join your team?

I really don't have expectations of any kind for this person, I understand that as an intern with no prior work experience that he won't have much to bring to the table. I am more or less looking for a good attitude and somebody willing to learn.

What would be appropriate if you intend to put this intern 70/30 (QA Testing/Coding)? Would that be a good internship experience in your opinion?

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