(The answer to this question will give you a good clue about what levels of trust operate in the company. An overly retroactive Net policy may point to a company that is uncomfortable with the uncertainties of the Net.)

(This variation of the above question looks at IT contact with business units as a measure of how responsive IT is.)

(This is a critical question that goes to the very DNA of the information technology resource in the company. Organizations in which the business units have significant input into the technology agenda are generally much more responsive to market conditions than organizations in which IT is more insulated from business realities. On the other hand, the IT function can be a lot more volatile. Which environment do you prefer?)

(An organizational chart is a road map to the company's structure and how much authority you will have.)

(This is the most general question about the management team you will report to.)

(First things first, of course, but the question will tell the interviewer that you have a long-term perspective.)