its a trick question, period. The question is formulated with the expectation that it cant be answered, even if there is a small chance to answer it right. it

its a trick question, period. The question is formulated with the expectation that it cant be answered, even if there is a small chance to answer it right. its not a bad signal. to be honest its the smartest thing to do (like guessing on the GRE), especially since most people ask questions they expect the right answer too. the only bad signal I see is in you. I would wager to say, in most situations in life, don't play tricks, just ask the question you really want answered.