Information Gathering

What is the primary characteristic of open-ended questions?

• Limited responses

• Specific choices

• Freedom in responses

• Concise

Which of the following is a benefit of using open-ended questions?

• Time efficiency

• Precision

• Encouraging spontaneity

• Comparability between interviews

Which question type is more likely to provide richness of detail?

• Closed questions

• Bipolar questions

• Probing questions

• Open-ended questions

Which type of question is often associated with multiple-choice exams?

• Bipolar questions

• Closed questions

• Probing questions

• Open-ended questions

What is the primary benefit of closed questions?

• Encouraging spontaneity

• Richness of detail

• Time efficiency

• Concise

What is a significant drawback of closed questions?

• Building rapport between interviewer and interviewee

• Encouraging spontaneity

• Obtaining rich detail

• Boredom for interviewees

Which of the following is a bipolar question?

• "Why did you choose this career path?"

• "Is this system user-friendly?"

• "What are the advantages of this software?"

• "Do you agree with the proposed changes?"

What is the primary purpose of a probe in an interview?

• Limit interviewee responses

• Maintain control over the interview

• Go beyond the initial answer and gain more meaning

• Encourage spontaneity

Which question type is used to clarify and expand on interviewee responses?

• Open-ended questions

• Closed questions

• Bipolar questions

• Probing questions

What should an interviewer do when using open-ended questions to avoid irrelevant detail?

• Accept all responses without further inquiry

• Limit interview control

• Carefully manage and guide the conversation

• Use closed questions instead