When applying for a job a month back, during the interview I was asked several questions that I had my own questions about. This is my first “official” job, all other jobs were under the table such as cleaning and babysitting so I wouldn't know if these questions are common, and what their reasonings are. To give some context, I was hired on the spot, I'm 23, from Canada and this is a job for a fast food restaurant.
The first question was who I lived with and if I had any pets. The following question was how did I take care of that pet, and what were my responsibilities around my house. After that I was asked if I was single or if I was in a relationship. During the interview my though process was that they were trying to asses if I had larger priorities that could pull me away from this job, with them being more likely to hire someone who didn't have any other commitments.
Does anyone have any indication to whether I'm correct in my assumption or if there is another reason to these questions?