Clarifying questions are useful when they change the way you would structure or solve the case. They are less useful when you are asking for details simply because uncertainty feels uncomfortable.

Prioritize the objective, key definitions, constraints, and any missing information that materially changes the problem. You do not need to eliminate every ambiguity before you begin.

If you have several questions, group them and ask concisely. That keeps the opening efficient.

I used to ask like 6 qs up front lol. coach told me to only ask what changes structure.

objective + definitions + constraints is usually enough for me.

Ambiguity is part of the case. can't clarify all of it away.