Example of Open and Closed Questions

The questionsthey are classified or grouped generally as open or closed depending on the type of response to be obtained. The concepts closed  Y open they refer to how specific and objective or how general and subjective the answer to a given question will be. The use of one or another type of question depends on the communicative objectives that are sought to be achieved.

Characteristics of open questions:

Open questions are those in which a person makes an interrogation to one or more people and seeks that her response is freer, with a greater response margin and without limitations what to answer about.

In open questions, the respondent can give an answer that includes her opinion, her way of thinking, her ideas, her emotions, experiences, expectations, or other aspects of her subjective character.

The extent of responses open questions can be long, since a specific or determined answer is not requested, but that greater freedom is given and the respondent can delve into details or expand as he deems necessary.

Some uses of open-ended questions They are:

• In journalistic interviews, to know the opinion, point of view or way of feeling of the person being interviewed; so that you can expand on your answer and thus make the interview more enriching.
• In job interviews, when seeking to obtain more extensive or detailed information from the interviewee.
• In different types of evaluations. In which it is sought to qualify or determine the capacity for analysis and reflection.
• In service surveys, to know the detailed opinion of customers or consumers.

Characteristics of closed questions:

Closed questions are known as those in which a person asks one or more individuals a question in order that their answerbeas specific as possible. The margin of answer is limited, since the question is formulated to obtain a particular data, certain information, such as dates, names, affirmations or denials, reasons, numbers, etc.

The answers sought are specific, therefore from objective character. There is no room for the respondent to give opinions or go into detail about what is being asked.

Some uses of closed questions are as follows:

• In school or academic evaluations, to determine if an individual knows certain specific information, such as dates, names, places, etc.
• In surveys or interrogations that seek to collect general data from an individual. For example, his age, his nationality, the conditions in which he lives, etc.
• In job interviews, to collect specific data that can be used for the evaluation of the applicant for the vacancy. For example, your previous jobs, your experience, etc.

70 Examples of open questions:

1. In what way do you think the economic crisis influences your daily life?
2. What are the things that you value most in your life and for what reasons?
3. What do you think of the services we provide?
4. How would you describe yourself to other people?
5. What is your opinion regarding the current state of politics in your country?
6. How would you describe the relationship you have with your parents?
7. What is the process by which the French Revolution occurs?
8. What do you think of abortion?
9. For you what is love?
10. What does it mean to you to be patriotic?
11. How will you solve your family conflicts?
12. Why did you choose your university career?
13. What do you think of global warming?
14. How has the psychological process that you have been going?
15. What opinion do you have regarding the poverty that exists?
16. What do you do when you have to make an important decision?
17. What were the most important events of the last century and why?
18. How would you define a bad person and a good person?
19. Why would you be interested in being part of our work team?
20. How would you describe the cultural landscape that exists today?
21. How did you come up with the idea for this project?
22. What are you passionate about in life and why?
23. Could you explain the most relevant aspects of your professional training?
24. What do you like the most and what do you like least about yourself?
25. What were the causes of the First World War?
26. How would you describe your love situation?
27. What is your opinion regarding this literary work?
28. How did you come up with the idea for this movie?
29. Define what true friendship is for you?
30. What do you consider to be irresponsibility?
31. How did you meet your partner?
32. What is ethics for you?
33. What are your greatest skills and why?
34. Why don't you get along with your boss?
35. What do you like the most and what do you dislike the most about a person?
36. What has been the greatest achievement of your life and why?
37. What do you think of animal exploitation?
38. Could you explain what chemistry is and what is its importance in today's world?
39. How would you solve the overpopulation?
40. What do you think of the animal products consumer industry?
41. How do you think we can improve the products we offer?
42. Do you think there is insecurity in the country and why?
43. How would you evaluate the quality of your phone service?
44. Are you satisfied with your current bank and why?
45. Which book has marked your life and why?
46. What is the most urgent thing for you that needs to be improved in your community?
47. Why did you choose that job among the others?
48. Why do you think family education is important?
49. What strategies can be applied to solve this problem?
50. What is your opinion regarding euthanasia?
51. What do you think is the key to a good relationship?
52. Why did you decide to become a vegetarian person?
53. What do you think of the marches and demonstrations?
54. What are the priorities in your life and why?
55. How would you define the concept of friendship?
56. What is your point of view about gay relationships?
57. How would you help humanity?
58. What would you do if you won the lottery?
59. Why do you like to travel so much?
60. What do you feel when you listen to that song?
61. What is your favorite musical group and why do you consider it good?
62. What do you think of foreign investment in your country?
63. How do you think the internet helps or hurts today's education?
64. What do you think of the appearance of this logo?
65. What symbolisms did you find in the poem?
66. What does this painting tell you or what does it make you feel?
67. What is falling in love to you?
68. Why do you think the author gave his novel this title?
69. What do you think of marijuana use?
70. What is your point of view regarding the conquest of America?

70 Examples of closed questions

1. Do you recognize the people in this photo?
2. I like theater?
3. What year were you born?
4. Have you already taken your medications?
5. What is your full name?
6. Do you have pets in your home?
7. Do you consider yourself to be a trustworthy person?
8. How many people live in your household?
9. Have you used drugs?
10. Do you like the changes?
11. Where are you from?
12. What were the main contributions of Charles Darwin?
13. At what age did you write your first book?
14. What countries were involved in the second world war?
15. Have you been to an outdoor concert?
16. What was the name of your first love?
17. Who is the current president?
18. Need help?
19. Have you reached the age of majority?
20. Who is credited with the theory of relativity?
21. Are you a smoker?
22. In what year was the discovery of America?
23. From what year to what year does the Cold War occur?
24. Are you single or married?
25. Have children?
26. How often do you eat outside your home?
27. What is your zodiac sign?
28. If you could travel to any country this year, what would it be?
29. Do you practice any sport or physical exercise?
30. Up to what degree of schooling did your parents study?
31. When do you want me to make the appointment for you?
32. Have you donated blood before?
33. Approximately in what period is the Stone Age situated?
34. Who formulated the law of universal gravitation?
35. Have you participated in a congress or colloquium?
36. What religion do you practice?
37. What sizes do you have this garment in?
38. What style of clothing is your favorite?
39. At what temperature does the water boil?
40. What is your favorite drink?
41. Who do you live with?
42. What hours do you have during the week?
43. What is your marital status?
44. Up to what degree of schooling have you studied?
45. Are you looking for a job?
46. Do you prefer tea or coffee?
47. Do you know how to speak English?
48. How much do you spend monthly on clothing and entertainment?
49. Is this the final price?
50. What is your favorite musical group?
51. Would you have a coffee with me?
52. What is your blood type?
53. What city you live?
54. Have you previously been a recipient of a government scholarship?
55. How much is this product?
56. Are you upset about the situation?
57. Do you want milk or sugar for your coffee?
58. What is your average monthly income?
59. At what age did you learn to drive?
60. Do you consider me your friend?
61. How many employees work in this company?
62. What time do you usually get up to go to work?
63. What day do you have free to go out?
64. What does the word addiction?
65. How many times a year do you go on a trip?
66. Do you profess any religion?
67. How many languages ​​do you speak?
68. What country were you born in?
69. Do you know South America?
70. How much will you invest in your new business?