As was pointed out by someone else, this needs to be made so it can't be bypassed when not using the guided interview option; especially since it requires a specific response, in a specific location. Many (most) of us who are long time users of the software, use the "explore on my own" option to go right where we know we need to go, and skip all of the things that don't apply, or are already filled in from a prior use of the software.
So while it may not be a "bug" in the truest sense, it is definitely an oversight by Intuit!
