Going to an interview is already a time-consuming affair that requires taking time off from your current job, but at least you know the interviewer is somewhat

Going to an interview is already a time-consuming affair that requires taking time off from your current job, but at least you know the interviewer is somewhat serious because they are willing to spend their own time interviewing you. With a "homework assignment" it is possible for the interviewer to throw a much wider net, and that is why as an job hunter I would not waste my time with it.