London Computer Systems interview questions

Interviewed a few years ago now. First was a short phone interview with someone from HR, no technical questions or anything really. Then, they went ahead and brought me in for a more technical interview. They first had me do a couple worksheets of SQL, and also of some general computer questions/accounting questions. After about 30 minutes, the interviewer comes in, whom was one of the bosses at the place. He seemed to be more concerned about textbook definitions of aspects in programming more than work experience in the work field. Interviewer also had a poker face the whole time, and I'm fairly certain is a robot. Pretty much one of the oddest interviews I've ever been to, and wasn't pleasant and easy-going like almost any other interview I've been through. After that, I interviewed with the CIO who was a bit more human. We talked about my experience more, and talked more about the position. Not much to this part of interview process. Finally, we were done, and that was that. Received a call a week or two later stating they did not wish to proceed with hiring. To me, it seemed like they were more concerned about knowing the exact definitions and theories of programming rather than knowing how to actually get work done.

Got the HR initial screening call after more than 2 weeks of applying online. Then was scheduled for a in person interview. Interview went well bit surprised to hear back a not moving ahead response.