Use the Rating Scale question type to provide a question with answers displayed in a list of radio buttons where a person may select only one radio button.
A Rating Scale question may appear similar to the following.
To add a Rating Scale question
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From the Question Type drop-down list, click Rating Scale and then click Next. The Edit Question page displays.
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In the Question Text area, enter the question or statement to which you want a person to respond.
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In the Possible Responses area, enter an answer selection and press the Enter key on the keyboard. Repeat for each answer selection. Although the number of lines is not limited, you can enter up to 255 characters (including spaces) total in this area.
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For Answer Required:
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Leave the checkbox unselected to display the question but allow the questions to be submitted without a response for this one.
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Or, click the Yes, require a response to this question checkbox if the question responses cannot be submitted without a response to this question.
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For Security Category, to determine the constituent group to which this question will be visible:
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Leave General selected to allow all site visitors and constituents to view and answer the questions.
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Or, click the appropriate option from the drop-down list to restrict who can view and answer the questions to a specific group.
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To view your question/response formatting, click Preview. Your new question and response area displays in a separate browser window.
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After inspecting your work, close the preview window, make any changes, and then preview your question again.
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When you are satisfied with its appearance, click Finish. The Questions list page displays again with your new question in the list.