Asking a trivial question is a simple way to test a person’s basic skill but also more importantly his ability to communicate and work with others who may not have the same level of expertise.
If you use it as a chance to make a mockery of the interview process/interviewer then perhaps that is not a good idea if you actually want the job.
The interview deserves to be mocked. It wasn't someone being asked a few trivial questions, but 45 minutes of being asked to go through ridiculous hoops.
If you are concerned about a candidates team skills. Talk to them, do not interpret it based on, how they engage with some stupid coding puzzles.
If you use it as a chance to make a mockery of the interview process/interviewer then perhaps that is not a good idea if you actually want the job.