I think you're severely underestimating how much just about every software company has bought into the FAANG philosophy, and how many candidates they get who ca

I think you're severely underestimating how much just about every software company has bought into the FAANG philosophy, and how many candidates they get who can answer those questions correctly. Yes if you don't communicate clearly, you will get points deducted. But if you can't answer the question nearly perfectly, its basically an immediate fail.