Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice questions in uAuditor allow inspectors to select one or more options from a predefined list during inspections. They are used to capture structured responses where several conditions may apply at the same time.
Multiple choice questions help standardize inspection data while supporting flexible evaluation across operational workflows.
What Are Multiple Choice Questions?
A multiple choice question provides inspectors with selectable options from a custom list, allowing them to choose:
- a single option
- or multiple applicable options
Each option can be configured with:
- scoring ratios
- pass or fail status
- compliance impact
This makes multiple choice questions powerful tools for structured inspection evaluation.
Why Use Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice questions help organizations:
- capture multiple inspection findings in one checkpoint
- standardize responses across locations
- support weighted scoring models
- automate failure detection
- simplify reporting and analytics 📊
- improve inspection consistency
They allow inspectors to record complex conditions efficiently.
When to Use Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice questions are especially useful when inspections involve:
- selecting multiple detected issues
- identifying available safety equipment
- confirming completed operational steps
- recording observed compliance gaps
- evaluating equipment condition categories
- documenting checklist coverage status
They help capture detailed inspection outcomes without requiring multiple separate questions.
How to Add a Multiple Choice Question
To add a multiple choice 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 Multiple Choice as the response type
- Select the required Custom List
- Configure scoring settings if needed
- Save the question
Inspectors will then be able to select one or more responses during inspections.
Example Use Cases for Multiple Choice Questions
Organizations commonly use multiple choice questions for:
Safety Equipment Verification
Example:
“Select available safety equipment.”
Options:
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Emergency signage
- Protective gloves
Issue Identification
Example:
“Select issues observed during inspection.”
Options:
- Leakage detected
- Temperature deviation
- Label missing
- Equipment malfunction
Operational Readiness Checks
Example:
“Select completed preparation steps.”
Options:
- Equipment powered on
- Cleaning completed
- Materials prepared
- Staff assigned
These responses improve inspection clarity and completeness.
Using Multiple Choice Questions with Scoring
Each option in a multiple choice question can affect inspection scoring.
For example:
- selecting compliant items increases score
- selecting failure items reduces score
- selecting critical violations can trigger corrective actions automatically
This enables advanced inspection performance evaluation.
Impact on Inspection Reports
Multiple choice responses appear directly in inspection reports and help:
- summarize inspection findings clearly
- identify recurring operational issues
- support compliance monitoring
- improve trend visibility across locations
- strengthen corrective action tracking
They provide structured multi-condition inspection insights.
Best Practices for Using Multiple Choice Questions
To configure multiple choice questions effectively:
- keep answer options clear and specific
- avoid mixing unrelated options in one question
- align options with scoring priorities
- reuse custom lists across templates when possible
- review response trends regularly for operational improvements
Multiple choice questions help organizations capture complex inspection conditions efficiently while maintaining structured reporting and scoring consistency across all locations.
