Location Questions
Location questions in uAuditor allow inspectors to capture their geographic position on a map during inspections. This helps organizations verify where inspection activities take place and ensures inspections are performed at the correct site.
Location capture strengthens accountability and supports location-based compliance verification.
What Are Location Questions?
A location question records the inspector’s position using map-based GPS selection during an inspection.
Captured data may include:
- current GPS coordinates
- selected map location
- inspection site confirmation
- branch-level verification points
This information becomes part of the inspection record and appears in reports.
Why Use Location Questions
Location questions help organizations:
- confirm inspections are performed on-site
- improve traceability of inspection activities
- validate branch-level execution
- reduce incorrect reporting from remote locations
- support compliance requirements
- strengthen operational transparency
They provide reliable geographic verification of inspection activity.
When to Use Location Questions
Location questions are especially useful when inspections involve:
- verifying inspector presence at a branch
- confirming site-level inspections
- documenting field service visits
- recording inspection checkpoints across facilities
- validating mobile workforce activity
- supporting regulatory documentation requirements
They help ensure inspections occur at the intended location.
How to Add a Location Question
To add a location question to a template:
- Open the Templates module
- Select the required template
- Open the target Page
- Select the appropriate Section
- Click Add Question
- Enter the question title
- Select Location on Map as the response type
- Save the question
The question becomes available immediately during inspections.
Example Use Cases for Location Questions
Organizations commonly use location questions for:
- Branch Verification
- Example: “Capture your location to confirm inspection at this branch.”
- Equipment Site Checks
- Example: “Select the equipment inspection location on the map.”
- Field Operations
- Example: “Record the service visit location.”
- Compliance Documentation
- Example: “Confirm inspection location for regulatory verification.”
These responses improve inspection reliability and accountability.
How Location Data Appears in Reports
Location responses appear inside inspection reports and help:
- confirm inspection site accuracy
- support audit verification
- validate inspector presence
- improve operational traceability
- strengthen compliance documentation
They provide geographic confirmation of inspection activities.
Best Practices for Using Location Questions
To configure location questions effectively:
- use them for site-sensitive inspections
- place them at the beginning of inspections when presence verification is required
- combine with branch selection questions when needed
- avoid duplication if location is already captured automatically elsewhere
- review captured locations for consistency across inspections
Location questions improve inspection credibility by ensuring activities are recorded with accurate geographic verification across your organization.
