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[sparkz_alot]

B) the responder should tell them that their code is not within their restrictions.

I think this would be the better response. My usual thought is if the instructions do not include an 'import', I try to supply an answer that doesn't require one. The same holds true with functions, classes, comprehensions, etc. Though to be honest, it's also a gut feeling in that in many cases you can tell from the instructions, just how advanced the student is their studies. If it is ambiguous, I try to keep it basic and then as you say, add something like "If you can use this ..., try this"