Choice-Based Question Types

Overview

Choice-based question types are interactive question formats that present users with predefined options to select from. These question types are ideal for standardized responses, data collection, and ensuring consistent information gathering across inspections, surveys, and forms.

Choice-Based Question Types Overview

What are Choice-Based Questions?

Choice-based questions present users with a set of predefined options from which they can select one or more responses. These question types provide structured data collection and ensure consistent responses across different users and scenarios.

Benefits of Choice-Based Questions

• Standardized Responses: Ensures consistent data collection
• User-Friendly: Easy to understand and respond to
• Data Quality: Reduces errors and improves data accuracy
• Analysis Ready: Structured data for easy analysis and reporting
• Visual Appeal: Engaging and interactive user experience

Available Choice Types

The system provides four main choice-based question types:

1. Multiple Choice - Traditional radio button and checkbox selections
2. Picture Choice - Visual selection using images
3. Emoji Choice - Selection using emoji expressions
4. DropDown Choice - Dropdown menu selection

Multiple Choice

Overview

Multiple Choice questions allow users to select from predefined text-based options. This is the most traditional and widely used choice-based question type.

Key Features

• Single or Multiple Selection: Configure for single choice (radio buttons) or multiple choice (checkboxes)
• Custom Option Colors: Assign specific colors to each option for visual distinction
• Scoring Capabilities: Assign numerical scores to options for assessment purposes
• Flagged Response Marking: Mark specific options as flagged for special attention
• Option Management: Add, edit, delete, and reorder options

Configuration Options

Basic Settings

• Question Title: The main question text
• Required Field: Make the question mandatory
• Multiple Selection: Allow users to select multiple options

Option Management

• Option Text: The text displayed for each option
• Option Color: Custom color for each option
• Option Score: Numerical value assigned to the option
• Flagged Option: Mark option as flagged for special handling
• Option Order: Drag-and-drop reordering of options

Use Cases

• Compliance Checks: Yes/No compliance questions
• Preference Selection: User preference identification
• Standardized Responses: Consistent data collection
• Assessment Questions: Scored evaluation questions
• Survey Questions: Customer satisfaction surveys

Example Configuration

Picture Choice

Overview

Picture Choice questions use visual images or icons to present options to users. This type is ideal for equipment identification, visual assessments, and preference selection.

Key Features

• Image Upload: Upload custom images for each option
• Visual Feedback: Clear visual indication of selected options
• Image Management: Organize and manage uploaded images

Configuration Options

Image Settings

• Image Upload: Upload images for each option
• Image Format: Support for common image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF)
• Image Compression: Automatic image optimization
• Thumbnail Generation: Create smaller preview images

Use Cases

• Equipment Identification: Visual equipment selection
• Condition Assessment: Visual condition evaluation
• Process Selection: Visual process flow selection
• Product Selection: Visual product preference
• Safety Assessment: Visual safety condition evaluation

Example Configuration

Emoji Choice

Overview

Emoji Choice questions use emoji expressions to present options. This type is perfect for mood assessment, satisfaction ratings, and quick feedback collection.

Key Features

• Emoji Picker Integration: Built-in emoji selection interface
• Custom Emoji Sets: Create custom emoji collections
• Visual Appeal: Engaging and universally understood
• Universal Understanding: Cross-cultural communication
• Quick Response: Fast and intuitive selection

Configuration Options

Emoji Settings

• Emoji Selection: Choose from standard emoji sets

Use Cases

• Mood Assessment: Quick mood or satisfaction evaluation
• Feedback Collection: Rapid feedback gathering
• Status Indication: Visual status representation
• Customer Satisfaction: Service quality assessment
• Employee Engagement: Workplace satisfaction surveys

Example Configuration

DropDown Choice

Overview

DropDown Choice questions present options in a dropdown menu format. This type is ideal for category selection, status updates, and classification tasks.

Configuration Options

Dropdown Settings

• Option List: Define the list of available options

Display Options

• Single Selection: Allow only one option selection

Use Cases

• Category Selection: Choose from predefined categories
• Status Updates: Update item or process status
• Classification: Classify items or processes
• Location Selection: Select from location lists
• Department Selection: Choose organizational departments

Example Configuration

Choice Configuration

Option Management

Adding Options

1. Click "Add Option": Add new option to the question
2. Enter Option Text: Provide the option text or label
3. Configure Properties: Set option-specific properties
4. Save Option: Save the option configuration

Editing Options

1. Select Option: Click on the option to edit
2. Modify Properties: Update option text, color, score, etc.
3. Apply Changes: Save the modified option
4. Verify Display: Check how the option appears

Deleting Options

1. Select Option: Choose the option to delete
2. Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion action
3. Update References: Update any dependent questions or logic
4. Verify Integrity: Ensure question still functions properly

Option Properties

• Option Text: The text displayed for the option
• Option Value: The value stored when option is selected
• Option Color: Visual color for the option
• Option Score: Numerical score for assessment
• Option Order: Position in the option list
• Option Status: Active or inactive status

Use Cases and Best Practices

Inspection Use Cases

Safety Inspections

• Hazard Identification: Multiple choice for hazard types
• Risk Assessment: Picture choice for risk level evaluation
• Compliance Checks: Dropdown for compliance categories
• Safety Equipment: Emoji choice for equipment condition

Quality Inspections

• Defect Classification: Multiple choice for defect types
• Quality Rating: Emoji choice for quality assessment
• Process Status: Dropdown for process status updates
• Equipment Condition: Picture choice for visual assessment

Maintenance Inspections

• Equipment Type: Dropdown for equipment selection
• Maintenance Status: Multiple choice for maintenance types
• Condition Assessment: Picture choice for visual evaluation
• Priority Level: Emoji choice for priority indication

Survey Use Cases

Customer Satisfaction

• Service Rating: Emoji choice for satisfaction levels
• Service Type: Dropdown for service categories
• Improvement Areas: Multiple choice for improvement suggestions
• Overall Experience: Picture choice for experience visualization

Employee Engagement

• Work Satisfaction: Emoji choice for satisfaction levels
• Department Selection: Dropdown for department choice
• Feedback Categories: Multiple choice for feedback types
• Work Environment: Picture choice for environment assessment

Form Use Cases

Incident Reports

• Incident Type: Dropdown for incident classification
• Severity Level: Emoji choice for severity indication
• Location Selection: Multiple choice for location types
• Equipment Involved: Picture choice for equipment identification

Compliance Forms

• Regulation Type: Dropdown for regulation categories
• Compliance Status: Multiple choice for compliance levels
• Risk Assessment: Emoji choice for risk evaluation
• Documentation: Picture choice for document types

Best Practices

Question Design

• Clear Instructions: Provide clear, concise instructions
• Appropriate Number of Options: Balance between choice and complexity
• Logical Ordering: Arrange options in logical sequence
• Consistent Formatting: Maintain consistent visual formatting

Option Management

• Meaningful Options: Ensure all options are relevant and meaningful
• Mutually Exclusive: Make options mutually exclusive when appropriate
• Comprehensive Coverage: Cover all possible responses
• Balanced Choices: Provide balanced option sets

User Experience

• Intuitive Interface: Design user-friendly interfaces
• Visual Clarity: Ensure clear visual distinction between options
• Accessibility: Provide accessibility features for all users
• Mobile Optimization: Ensure mobile device compatibility

Data Quality

• Validation Rules: Implement appropriate validation
• Data Consistency: Ensure consistent data collection
• Error Handling: Provide clear error messages
• Data Integrity: Maintain data accuracy and reliability

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Choice Not Displaying

• Configuration Issues: Check choice configuration settings
• Permission Problems: Verify user permissions
• Display Settings: Check display and visibility settings
• System Errors: Look for system error messages

Option Problems

• Missing Options: Verify all options are properly configured
• Option Order: Check option ordering and display
• Option Validation: Ensure option validation rules are correct
• Option Dependencies: Check option dependency settings

Selection Issues

• Selection Not Saving: Verify data saving functionality
• Multiple Selection Problems: Check multiple selection settings
• Validation Errors: Review validation rule configuration
• User Interface Issues: Check UI/UX problems

Solutions

Configuration Issues

• Review Settings: Check all configuration settings
• Reset Defaults: Reset to default configurations
• Update Configuration: Update choice configuration
• Contact Support: Reach out to technical support

Data Issues

• Data Validation: Validate choice data integrity
• Backup Restoration: Restore from backups if needed
• Data Migration: Migrate data to correct formats
• Database Maintenance: Perform database maintenance

System Issues

• System Maintenance: Perform regular system maintenance
• Update Installation: Install system updates
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance
• Error Logging: Check error logs for specific issues

Performance Optimization

Choice Loading

• Optimize Queries: Optimize database queries for choice loading
• Caching: Implement caching for frequently used choices
• Lazy Loading: Use lazy loading for large choice sets
• Pagination: Implement pagination for large option lists

User Experience

• Response Time: Optimize for fast response times
• Mobile Performance: Ensure mobile device performance
• Offline Support: Provide offline functionality where possible
• Progressive Loading: Implement progressive loading for better UX