Question Types & Configuration

Supported Question Types

The Template Module supports a wide variety of question types to meet different inspection needs and requirements. Each question type is designed for specific data collection scenarios and user interactions.

Text Questions

Capture text-based responses with various input formats for flexible data collection.

Short Text Responses: Brief text input fields for concise answers
Long Text Responses: Multi-line text areas for detailed responses
Validation Rules: Implement text validation requirements
Format Validation: Validate email, phone, and other text formats

Number Questions

Collect numeric data with validation and formatting options for precise measurements.

Numeric Input: Number input with validation and formatting
Range Restrictions: Set minimum and maximum values
Mathematical Calculations: Perform calculations between numbers
Unit Support: Add measurement units to numeric values

Date/Time Questions

Capture date and time information with user-friendly interfaces for scheduling and tracking.

Date Selection: Calendar-based date picker for easy selection
Time Selection: Time picker with hour/minute selection
Date Range Validation: Validate date ranges and constraints

Multiple Choice Questions

Provide structured selection options for standardized responses and easy data analysis.

Single Selection: Radio button selection for single choice
Multiple Selection: Checkbox options for multiple choices
Custom Options: Create custom option lists
Option Scoring: Assign scores to different options
Option Ordering: Control the order of options displayed

Dropdown Questions

Offer selection from predefined lists with enhanced functionality for organized choices.

Predefined Options: Selection from predefined lists
Dynamic Dropdowns: Dynamic option lists based on conditions
Cascading Dropdowns: Dependent dropdown selections
Searchable Dropdowns: Search within dropdown options
Multi-select Dropdowns: Select multiple options from dropdown

Rating Questions

Collect subjective assessments with various rating scales for evaluation and feedback.

Star Ratings: Visual star rating system

Slider Questions

Provide range-based input with visual controls for intuitive value selection.

Range-based Input: Visual slider controls for value selection
Min/Max Values: Set minimum and maximum values
Step Increments: Define step sizes for slider
Visual Feedback: Real-time value display

Picture Choice Questions

Enable visual selection with image-based options for intuitive decision making.

Image-based Selection: Select from image options
Visual Option Display: Display options as images
Image Upload Support: Upload custom images
Thumbnail Previews: Preview image thumbnails

Emoji Choice Questions

Provide quick emotional responses with emoji selection for fast feedback collection.

Emoji-based Responses: Select from emoji options
Visual Emotion Selection: Express emotions through emojis
Quick Response Options: Fast response selection
Mobile-friendly Interface: Optimized for mobile devices
Custom Emoji Sets: Create custom emoji collections

File Upload Questions

Allow document and media file uploads with validation for comprehensive data collection.

Document Uploads: Upload various document types
Image Uploads: Upload image files
File Type Restrictions: Control allowed file types
Multiple File Upload: Upload multiple files in one question

Signature Questions

Capture digital signatures for legal and compliance purposes with secure validation.

Digital Signature Capture: Capture digital signatures
Touch and Mouse Support: Support for touch and mouse input
Signature Validation: Validate signature requirements

Location Questions

Capture GPS location data for field inspections and location-based tracking.

GPS Location Capture: Capture GPS coordinates
Map Integration: Integrated map functionality

Question Properties and Configuration

Each question type can be configured with various properties to meet specific requirements and validation needs. Understanding these properties is essential for creating effective templates.

Required Fields and Validation

Control mandatory question requirements and implement comprehensive validation for data quality.

Mandatory Indicators: Mark questions as required for completion
Validation Messages:Error messages for missing required fields
Conditional Requirements: Make fields required based on other answers
Visual Indicators: Clear visual cues for required questions

Scoring and Assessment

Implement scoring systems for assessment and evaluation with flexible point allocation.

Point-based System: Assign points to questions and answers
Weighted Scoring: Different point values for questions
Conditional Scoring: Score based on answer combinations
Negative Scoring: Deduct points for incorrect answers
Category Scoring: Score by question categories

Media and Enhancement

Enhance questions with multimedia content and additional context for better user experience.

Image Attachments: Add images to questions
Document Attachments: Include reference documents
Video Support: Embed instructional videos
Audio Support: Include audio instructions
Rich Text Support: Format question text with formatting

Actions and Integration

Trigger automated actions based on question responses and integrate with other modules.

Task Creation: Automatically create tasks from responses
Notification Triggers: Send notifications based on answers
Workflow Integration: Trigger workflow processes
Issue Generation: Create issues from flagged responses
Resource Linking: Link questions to specific resources

Advanced Question Features

Advanced features provide enhanced functionality for complex inspection requirements and dynamic behavior that adapts to user responses.

Conditional Logic and Dynamic Behavior

Implement dynamic question behavior based on responses for personalized inspection experiences.

Show/Hide Questions: Display questions based on previous answers
Skip Logic: Skip irrelevant questions automatically
Dynamic Content: Change question content based on conditions
Multi-level Logic: Complex conditional relationships
Branching Logic: Create different question paths based on responses

Best Practices for Question Configuration

Follow these best practices to create effective and user-friendly question configurations that provide accurate data collection and excellent user experience.

Question Design Principles

Appropriate Selection: Choose appropriate question types for your data needs
Clear Language: Use clear, simple language in questions
Validation Implementation: Implement proper validation rules
Mobile Optimization: Consider mobile usability for field inspections
Logical Flow: Ensure questions flow logically and naturally

Validation Strategy

Required Indicators: Set appropriate required field indicators
Data Quality: Use validation rules to ensure data quality
Error Messages: Provide clear error messages
Testing: Test validation thoroughly before deployment
User Feedback: Provide immediate feedback on validation errors

Scoring Implementation

Goal Alignment: Design scoring systems that reflect inspection goals
Weighted Scoring: Use weighted scoring for important questions
Conditional Scoring: Implement conditional scoring for complex scenarios
Calculation Testing: Test scoring calculations thoroughly
Transparency: Make scoring criteria clear to users

Getting Started Checklist

Follow this checklist to get started with question types and configuration effectively:

Understanding Question Types

✓ Review all available question types and their capabilities
✓ Understand when to use each question type
✓ Learn about question properties and configuration options
✓ Practice creating different question types

Configuration Setup

✓ Configure validation rules for your questions
✓ Set up scoring systems and point allocation
✓ Add media and enhancements to questions
✓ Configure conditional logic and dynamic behavior
✓ Test question functionality and user experience

Advanced Features

✓ Implement conditional logic and skip patterns
✓ Set up calculations and mathematical operations
✓ Configure integration with other modules
✓ Test advanced features thoroughly
✓ Optimize performance and user experience

Next Steps

Now that you understand question types and configuration, you can:

Advanced Features: Learn about logic, conditions, and integration features
Template Structure: Understand how to organize questions in templates
Best Practices: Implement best practices for effective question design
Testing and Validation: Test your question configurations thoroughly

Question types and configuration are fundamental to creating effective inspection templates. Choose the right question types for your data needs and configure them properly to ensure accurate data collection and excellent user experience.