They ask these questions routinely and they're not particularly interested in the answer. They're interested in whether you can answer them fluently without stu

They ask these questions routinely and they're not particularly interested in the answer. They're interested in whether you can answer them fluently without stumbling or sounding evasive. Whether they were used as a delay tactic in this case, I couldn't say. Surely they could just leave you waiting while they "looked something up" or "waited for the computer system"? It's not like you have any choice but to wait.