Reply #8: Since you're not getting much help,

[necso]

I'll pitch a few ideas.

First, what not to ask:
Do not ask questions that the interviewer might not be able to answer (at least those questions that might make him look bad).
Do not ask questions that betray a substantial lack of information about the company.
Do not ask overly specific questions about what your future prospects might be.
Do not ask questions that might give away personal indicators (don't want/like travel -- whatever).
Do not ask questions that make you look way smarter, more talented, etc, than the people for whom you might be working.
Do not ask questions that might make the company look bad. (When in doubt, do not ask.)

Second, what to ask:
Do ask (softball) questions about the company's prospects (demonstrates a normal amount of greed/hopefulness).
Maybe(!) ask (softball) questions about the interviewers' experiences with the company (demonstrates "trust" -- and maybe provides an opportunity for a little ass-kissing).
Do ask questions (but not overly deep) about job duties (shows "responsibility") -- but only ask those people who might know (shows "understanding").

And, generally, it's important to see how some "line" is received before posing more questions based on given answers.

Try to leave an impression of a "team player", who, "like everyone else", wants to "prosper" -- but isn't obsessed with it. And give no indication that you might be trouble -- or a threat to somebody's job. And try to keep in mind that asking too many questions may not go down too well (although asking none may make you look unprepared).

And never ask any of these questions:
1) Do you drug test?
2) What for exactly?
3) Can I bring guns to work?
4) Can I run my businesses outta here?
5) How carefully do you guys really check attendance?
6) How easy is it to steal stuff here?
7) Does the company reimburse for hooker-related expenses on business trips?
8) How does the company feel about employees having sex on company time?
9) Do you put out?
10) No, really. -- Do you put out?