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title: Fail Points and Ratios
description: "# **Fail Points and Ratios** Fail points and ratios in uAuditor custom lists determine how selected answers affect inspection scoring and evaluation. These configurations allow administrators to define whether a response should automatically fail a question and how much it…"
url: "https://uauditor.com/ar/help-center/templates-resources/custom-lists/fail-points-and-ratios-in-custom-lists/"
updated: "2026-05-03"
category: "Templates & Resources / Custom Lists"
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# Fail Points and Ratios

# **Fail Points and Ratios**

Fail points and ratios in uAuditor custom lists determine how selected answers affect inspection scoring and evaluation. These configurations allow administrators to define whether a response should automatically fail a question and how much it contributes to the overall inspection score 📊

Together, fail points and ratios help create structured, consistent scoring logic across inspection templates.

## **What Are Fail Points?**

A fail point is a custom list item configured to automatically mark a question as failed when selected.

When an inspector selects a fail-point option:

- the question is marked as failed
- the inspection score decreases automatically
- corrective actions may be triggered (if configured)
- reports highlight the issue clearly

Fail points ensure non-compliant responses are detected instantly without manual interpretation.

## **What Are Score Ratios?**

A **score ratio** defines how much a selected list item contributes to the maximum score of a question.

Instead of simple pass/fail evaluation, ratios allow partial scoring.

Example:

Equipment condition question:

- Excellent → 100%
- Acceptable → 70%
- Needs Repair → 0%

This produces more accurate inspection scoring aligned with operational reality.

## **Difference Between Fail Points and Ratios**

Although both affect scoring, they serve different purposes:

**Fail Points**

- determine whether a response counts as a failure
- trigger corrective workflows
- highlight compliance issues

**Score Ratios**

- adjust the percentage of score awarded
- allow partial performance measurement
- improve inspection analytics accuracy

They are often used together in the same custom list.

## **When to Use Fail Points**

Fail points are recommended when:

- compliance violations must be flagged automatically
- safety issues require escalation
- corrective actions should be triggered
- regulatory checkpoints must be enforced
- inspection failures affect operational decisions

They help ensure inspection risks are identified immediately ⚠️

## **When to Use Score Ratios**

Score ratios are useful when:

- performance varies across answer options
- partial compliance should still earn points
- condition-based scoring is required
- trend analysis depends on weighted evaluation
- management dashboards rely on detailed scoring accuracy

They allow inspection scores to reflect real operational conditions.

## **How to Configure Fail Points and Ratios**

To configure fail points and ratios:

1. Open the Resources module
2. Select Custom Lists
3. Choose the required list
4. Select or create a list item
5. Enable Fail Point if the option should mark the question as failed
6. Enter a Score Ratio if weighted scoring is required
7. Save the item

The configuration applies automatically to all templates using the custom list.

## **Example Configuration Scenario**

Example custom list: Hygiene Compliance

Options:

- Fully Compliant → Ratio 100%
- Partially Compliant → Ratio 50%
- Non-Compliant → Fail Point + Ratio 0%

This setup ensures scoring reflects inspection quality while highlighting violations clearly.

## **Impact on Inspection Reports and Analytics**

Proper configuration of fail points and ratios improves:

- inspection scoring accuracy
- failed item tracking
- corrective action automation
- branch performance comparisons
- compliance monitoring visibility
- executive dashboards and trend analysis

This ensures inspection results support informed operational decisions.

## **Best Practices for Using Fail Points and Ratios**

To configure scoring effectively:

- assign fail points only to true compliance violations
- use ratios to represent performance levels realistically
- avoid mixing too many scoring levels unnecessarily
- keep scoring logic consistent across templates
- test scoring behavior before publishing templates

Fail points and ratios help organizations create structured evaluation models that improve inspection reliability, consistency, and performance visibility across all locations.