Available Question Types

This section outlines the all the questions types provided in the Survey module.

The BDB Survey provides a wide range of question types to build interactive and versatile surveys. Each question type is designed for specific use cases and data collection needs.

Single Answer

  • Description: Respondents can select only one option from a set of choices.

  • Use Case: Age group, religion, or gender selection.

    Single Answer Question Format

Multiple Answer

  • Description: Respondents can select one or more options from a list.

  • Use Case: Collect opinions when multiple selections are allowed.

    Multiple Answer Question Format

Single Answer Picture

  • Description: Respondents select one picture from a set.

  • Use Case: Visual preference selection.

    Single Answer Picture Question Format

Multiple Answer Picture

  • Description: Respondents select multiple pictures from a set.

  • Use Case: Collect multiple visual preferences.

    Multiple Answer Picture Question Format

Yes/No

  • Description: Provides two options: Yes or No.

  • Use Case: Simple binary questions, can be marked as required.

    Yes/No Question Format

Matrix-Single Answer

  • Description: One answer per row for related questions; can be configured as a rating scale.

  • Use Case: Surveying multiple items with the same measurement criteria.

    Matrix-Single Answer Question Format

Matrix-Multiple Answer

  • Description: Multiple answers per row; supports aggregating responses across rows.

  • Use Case: Evaluating multiple items with multiple options.

    Matrix-Multiple Answer Question Format

Rating Scale

  • Description: Respondents rate a single aspect or item along a predefined scale.

  • Use Case: Customer satisfaction or attitude measurement.

    Rating Scale Question Format

Numerical Text Box

  • Description: Collects numeric short responses only.

  • Use Case: Input fields restricted to numbers (e.g., pin code, quantity).

    Numerical Text Box Question Format

Text Box

  • Description: Collects short text or numeric responses.

  • Use Case: Simple textual input can be marked as required.

    Text Box Question Format

Comment

  • Description: Open-ended response field for longer text answers.

  • Use Case: Collect qualitative feedback; optional response.

    Comment Question Format

Multiple Textbox

  • Description: Collect multiple short responses in one question, supporting text and numeric values.

  • Use Case: Gather multiple entries for a single prompt.

    Multiple Textbox Question Format

Contact Details

  • Description: Collect predefined contact information fields.

  • Use Case: Name, email, phone number, address collection.

    Contact Details Question Format
  • Dropdown: Single selection from a list.

  • Dropdown Multiple Selection: Multiple selections allowed.

  • Use Case: Efficiently select from predefined options.

    Dropdown Single/ Multiple Selection Question Format

Multiple Dropdown – Same / Different Option

  • Description: Multiple questions using the same or different dropdown options.

  • Use Case: Grouped questions with standardized choices.

    Multiple Dropdown Same Option Question Format
    Multiple Dropdown Different Options Question Format

Matrix Dropdown – Same / Different Option

  • Description: Respondents select options from matrix dropdowns; allows multiple answers.

  • Use Case: Structured surveys requiring multiple responses across rows and columns.

    Matrix Dropdown Same Option Question Format
    Matrix Dropdown Multiple Options Question Format

Notes:

  • Dropdown options are configured in the left side panel.

  • Options for dropdowns appear only in Preview mode.

  • If a dropdown header is left blank, the first option is displayed by default.

Ranking

  • Description: Respondents rank multiple options.

  • Use Case: Preference ordering, priority selection.

    Ranking Question Format

Net Promoter Score

  • Description: Score out of 10 for a chosen option.

  • Use Case: Measure satisfaction or likelihood to recommend.

    Net Promoter Score Question Format

Slider

  • Description: Score input along a range (predefined min/max and step).

  • Use Case: Rate intensity or satisfaction on a scale.

    Slider Question Format

Digital Signature

  • Description: Allows respondents to provide a digital signature using the cursor.

  • Use Case: Consent or acknowledgment collection.

    Digital Signature Question Format

File Upload

  • Description: Upload files (PDF, DOC, XLS, images). Max file size: 500 KB.

  • Use Case: Collect attachments or supporting documents.

    File Upload Question Format

Date / Time

  • Description: Collect date and/or time. Provides a calendar and system clock.

  • Use Case: Event scheduling, timestamp collection.

    Date / Time Question Format

Image

  • Description: Insert an image via upload or URL. Max size: 1 MB.

  • Use Case: Visual content for surveys; can be associated with questions.

    Image Question Format

Descriptive

  • Description: Display descriptive text anywhere in the survey. Supports HTML and emojis.

  • Use Case: Instructions, explanations, or section headers.

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