[jaidev]

Exactly.

“Are employees required to sign a non-compete contract?”

Really? Why do you need to ask this question (as opposed to just looking at the contract)? Asking this at the interview stage only makes it look like you are interested in going somewhere else (BEFORE) you even have this job...

[a5seo]

Indeed. It's like asking "Will I be expected to sign a prenup?" on the first date.