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Which two are true of closed questions? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Closed questions are used to retrieve facts. B. Respondents can answer closed questions more quickly because they seek a limited amount of. Closed questions are designed to elicit specific factual answers quickly, often with a limited set of predefined responses, making them efficient for data collection and retrieving precise information.

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Question

Which two are true of closed questions? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AClosed questions are used to retrieve facts.
  • BRespondents can answer closed questions more quickly because they seek a limited amount of
  • CClosed questions are used to retrieve opinions.
  • DClosed questions are used to make decisions based on the data in a report.
  • EClosed questions are excellent for workshops where you need people to come to a consensus

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    91% (29)
  • D
    3% (1)
  • E
    6% (2)

Why each option

Closed questions are designed to elicit specific factual answers quickly, often with a limited set of predefined responses, making them efficient for data collection and retrieving precise information.

AClosed questions are used to retrieve facts.Correct

Closed questions are effective for retrieving specific facts or precise pieces of information, as they guide the respondent towards a predefined set of answers.

BRespondents can answer closed questions more quickly because they seek a limited amount ofCorrect

Respondents can answer closed questions more quickly because the response options are usually limited (e.g., yes/no, multiple choice), requiring less thought and articulation compared to open-ended questions.

CClosed questions are used to retrieve opinions.

Closed questions are generally less effective for retrieving nuanced opinions or detailed perspectives, as they restrict the range of possible answers and do not allow for elaboration.

DClosed questions are used to make decisions based on the data in a report.

While data from closed questions can contribute to reports that inform decisions, the questions themselves are a data collection method, not a direct tool for making decisions based on reports.

EClosed questions are excellent for workshops where you need people to come to a consensus

Closed questions are poor for reaching consensus in workshops as they limit discussion and exploration of ideas, which are crucial for building agreement and shared understanding.

Concept tested: Types of questions (closed questions characteristics)

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#questioning techniques#communication skills#data gathering

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