Yes! If there is one thing I have learned at this Forum over the years is. - Research: The question; belief; I heard that; or statement.
FNMA even gives an example of a 'No, you Can't Do That! They even go on to explain normal assumptions we make and why they are acceptable
Howard Khlar, bless his heart. He tries his best on Facebook Appraiser forum to encourage Independent Research.
When I was a Military Ground/Flight Instructor I never gave them the easy way out with the actual answer. It is different though if there is difficulty in understanding a Rule, Law, Regulation. etc Then I would bend over backwards to help the pilot get through it.