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 / Dropdown Multiple Selection
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
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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