closed-ended format
nounUK /ˌkləʊzd ˈendɪd ˈfɔːmæt/
US /ˌkloʊzd ˈendɪd ˈfɔːrmæt/
A closed-ended format is a way of asking questions where you pick an answer from a list.
The survey used a closed-ended format, so I just had to check the box for yes or no.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A test design where students choose from given answers instead of writing their own.
The quiz was in a closed-ended format with four options for each question.
3. A data collection style that limits answers to set categories for easy counting.
Researchers chose a closed-ended format so the answers could be tallied quickly.
4. A form layout that offers only preset choices, like yes/no or a dropdown menu.
The online form used a closed-ended format with a dropdown list of colors.