In stage one I couldn't help but respond to poorly formed questions with the direct yes or no answer.
I don't think that is the right way to go about it.
IMHO a very important trait for prospective airline pilots is initiative. Where flying safely is directly dependent on good teamwork, why would you want to withhold information because you perceive the question wasn't asked well enough? I believe being proactive and volunteering extra information that could be helpful is a big plus.
Well done on getting to Stage 2 though.