I think this is becoming less true, but I think it was (rightfully) seen as a test of basic competence. Would you hire a chef that didn't know what a fork was e

I think this is becoming less true, but I think it was (rightfully) seen as a test of basic competence. Would you hire a chef that didn't know what a fork was even though you never use one to cook? I had to learn C at some point though, and that used to be common. I suppose it's becoming a less useful test.