I agree that one should see this a a test. This is a good indicator to filter out companies that do braindead stuff like this. I can accept if this is for an entry level role with thousands of applicants out there, but OP has said that he’s not a fresh grad and the role that OP has applied is not an entry level position. I would say that a better way to assess the applicant’s potential is through interviews. Heck even if there’s 2 rounds of interviews or a case study it makes much more sense than answering questions like this.

People who have relevant and valuable experience will not go through the trouble of answering useless questions like these. Instead, they leverage their own experience and network to get jobs lo. You said it’s good for you since fewer people willing to take it means it’s a better chance for you, I would say that people who are desperate enough for a job will only go through this.