&gt; They need to toss the dice and assume they interpret your intentions clearly.<p>Actually, that&#x27;s testing collaboration right there.  If the question is vague, ask if they mean this, or that.  Tossing the dice and assuming is exactly the opposite of collaboration.<p>It&#x27;s possible the interviewer is just a prick, but it&#x27;s also possible they want to see how you work and collaborate.