Checkpoint Technical Support Engineer interview questions

I had two interviews with the department managers, and the 2nd one went well, the manager gave me a home assignment for the next step (not a tech test and no deadline). We agreed that we would discuss it in the next meeting once they schedule it with them and their VP. No response no update for two straight weeks, and then a "thanks but no" email. This is ridiculous and disrespectful to the candidates - why waste everyone's time and effort for two weeks?