When I ask recruits this question, the only answer I like is &quot;yes&quot; because I look for attitude.<p>Even a &quot;yes, but&quot; is acceptable because I know that they will have to learn on the job.<p>The follow up question is then an open-ended conversation about how they might begin to better understand the problem or research the solution.<p>If I get a flat &quot;no, I can&#x27;t&quot; then I&#x27;m pretty sure I don&#x27;t want that person on my team.<p>I hire learners and thinkers, not automatons.