Dini's question is, "How do you account for the scientific origin of the human species?"
A scientific explanation is an affirmation that there is a scientific origin of the human species. A truthful answer would be something like "I don't believe there is a scientific origin of the human species."
Using your logic, only Peter's third and last denial of Christ was a lie.
Is this statement true?
Not all creationists completely discount evolution. Unlike the old question, the new question specifically askes for the scientific origin, so any discussion of religious beliefs is to be excluded. You are probably correct that the question still may poise some difficulty for a young-earth creationists to answer without running afoul of the professor. It will be interesting to see how the Justice Department responds. Too me, it went from black and white to grey. It would have been better if the professor was a little more clear with his question, but I think most creationists could at least answer the question without lying. A young earth creationists could probably prefix their answer with "According the the theory of evolution...." That would probably work unless the professor asked tem if that is what they believe? I still hope the Justice Department will act until the Professor clears up even the impression of his bigotry.