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Being able to look up information on demand is an important skill, but that is not what is being tested by FizzBuzz. Furthermore, if it is a skill that needs to be exercised while attempting FizzBuzz, that is a disqualifier.

'FizzBuzz without Google' doesn't mean the candidate is expected to have memorized everything. Just a very minimal baseline.

You can always test Google-skills separately, if you think it is in doubt.



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